Solo 401(k) Contribution Limits for 2026: How Much Can You Contribute?

For 2026, a Solo 401(k) participant can generally defer up to $24,500 as an employee and may also make an employer contribution, subject to earned income and the plan’s terms. Total annual additions are generally capped at $72,000 before catch-up contributions. Those published limits are ceilings, not automatic contribution amounts. A self-employed person’s actual Solo 401(k) contribution depends on … Leer más

Solo 401(k) vs SEP IRA: Which Is Better for Self-Employed Workers?

A Solo 401(k) and a SEP IRA can both help self-employed workers save for retirement, but they work very differently. A Solo 401(k) often allows a larger contribution at lower and moderate income because the owner can contribute in two roles — as employee and employer — while a SEP is built around employer contributions … Leer más