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Rita is a self-employed taxpayer who turns 39 years old at the
end of the year (2018). In 2018, her net Schedule C income was
$288,000. This was her only source of income. This year, Rita is
considering setting up a retirement plan.
What is the maximum amount Rita may contribute to the self-employed
plan in each of the following situations?
a. She sets up a SEP IRA.
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b. She sets up an individual 401(k).
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Computation of Maximum Amount Rita Can Contribute to the Self
Employed Plan In the Following Situations
a) She Sets Up a SEP IRA
According to SEPIRA , Total Contribution cannot exceed limited
amount of $55,000 or 25% of Net income of Self Employment
So For Calculation of
RITA SEPIRA net Income
According to Net Schedule C Income only 92.35%
Therefore Net Earnings=$288,000*92.35%=$265,968.
Contribution=25%*265,968=$66,492.
Maximum Contribution $55,000
Note: 55,000 For 2018
B) If She Sets up an Individual 401(k)
According to Individual 401(k) total Contribution cannot exceed
limited lesser amount of $55,000 or 25% of net income of self
Employment Plus $18,500
So calculation of RITA individual 401(k) Net Contribution
According to net Schedule C Income Only 92.35%
The net earnings=288,000*92.35%=$265,968
So Contribution=25% of 265,968 +18,500=$66492+$18500=$84,992
Note:18,500 for 2018
$18,000 for 2017,2016,2015.