What is a Deferred Compensation Plan? How is it Different from a 401(k)?
Deferred compensation plans permit employees to defer receiving compensation until a later date. The deferred portion can be invested on a pre-tax basis and compound tax-free until the proceeds are withdrawn.
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What Are The Risks and Tax Consequences of Equity Compensation?
Equity compensation comes with hidden tax traps that can catch you off guard. Learn the risks and tax consequences before your next vesting date.
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A mega backdoor Roth is a retirement strategy that lets high earners contribute after-tax dollars to a 401(k) beyond the standard $24,500 employee deferral limit, then convert those dollars to a Roth account. In 2026, total 401(k) contributions can reach $72,000, or $83,250 for eligible participants ages 60 through 63.
High-net-worth individuals face a different tax game entirely. The strategies that built your wealth may not be the ones that protect it.
