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W2-401k question

marquez7780 — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:39:14 GMT

I'm just wondering if i own S corp and paid $19,000.00 to 401k in 2019. Can I consider this payment is not from my salary. (i.e. employer contribution). in this situation the company is not subject to FICA tax. is that possible or i have to pay half of the contribution and the company match that. in this case i need to pay FICAon my half part contribution.

My other question if the company paid all the amount, does it need to show anywhere in the box 14 code D as 19,000.00 ?

Re: W2-401k question

DianeC958 — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 21:53:12 GMT

You do not need to consider the contribution from your S-Corp to a 401(k) plan as a deferral from your compensation.

For one participant 401k plans the company can contribute up to 25% of your compensation to the plan with a limit of $56,000 for 2019. The contribution is called a nonelective contribution.

More information about One Participant 401k Plans

You do not need to report the contribution on your W-2 in Box 14. Box 14 on the W-2 is for informational purposes.

Re: W2-401k question

marquez7780 — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 01:42:08 GMT

Thank you very much for the info. So my yearly salary is 100k. (0.25*100k- 25,000) so i can consider the 19k is a nonelective contribution.?

Re: W2-401k question

DianeC958 — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 17:50:52 GMT

Yes, you can consider the $19,000 as a nonelective contribution.

Since your compensation is $100,000 the company can contribute $25,000 to your retirement plan for 2019.

Link with more information about One-Participant 401k Plans