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What is a Simple versus SEP IRA

 
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JohnB5677
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What is a Simple versus SEP IRA

The biggest difference is what it's used for:

  • A Simple IRA is for business yith about 100 employees.
    • employee contribution limit is $17,000, rising to $21,000 for those aged 50 or older
  • A SEP is for self-employed indivduals, of smller businesses.
    • The contribution limit is 25% of compensation or $70,000 for 2025
    • And it has flesible funding
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