@jeffw to politics • 6 months ago‘The 401(k) industry owns Congress’: How lawmakers quietly passed a $300 billion windfall to the wealthywww.politico.commessage-square21arrow-up1154arrow-down14cross-posted to: news
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minus-square@die444dielinkEnglish1•6 months ago23k is the max annual contribution. The money is taxed upon withdrawal. It’s not “hidden”.
minus-square@jeffwOPlink2•6 months agoIn a 401k? Yes. But if you read the article: Today, wealthy taxpayers can protect up to $452,500 per year in tax-advantaged accounts in a single year, saving up to $203,600 on their taxes. And they can keep their money in tax-advantaged accounts far longer. There are many types of tax-advantaged accounts. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/t/tax-advantaged.asp
minus-squareBeautifulMind ♾️linkEnglish1•6 months ago 23k is the max annual contribution If you’re over 50, you can put $30,500 in your 401k, the extra $7500 per year is called a ‘catch-up contribution’
23k is the max annual contribution. The money is taxed upon withdrawal. It’s not “hidden”.
In a 401k? Yes. But if you read the article:
There are many types of tax-advantaged accounts.
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/t/tax-advantaged.asp
If you’re over 50, you can put $30,500 in your 401k, the extra $7500 per year is called a ‘catch-up contribution’