Calculate your maximum contributions
2015
Example
Yourself
Part I – Calculate Your Adjusted Net Business Profits
1. Business Net Profits
1. $ 100,000
(From Schedule C, C-EZ, or K-1)
2. Self-Employment Tax Deduction
2. $
7,065
(From IRS Form 1040 Schedule SE)
3. Adjusted Net Business Profits
3. $ 92,935
(Subtract Line 2 from Line 1)
Part II – Calculate Your Maximum Salary Deferral
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4. Annual Salary Deferral Limit
4. $ 18,000
(Enter $18,000 for 2015)
5. Maximum Salary Deferral Amount
5. $ 18,000
(The lesser of Line 4 and Line 3)
6. Adjusted Net Business Profits after Salary Deferral
6. $ 74,935
(Subtract Line 5 from Line 3)
If the result is zero, stop here. The result on Line 5 is the
maximum contribution you can make to your plan.
Part III – Calculate Your Maximum Profit Sharing Contribution
7. Calculation A: Divide Line 6 by 2.00
7. $ 37,467
8. Calculation B: Multiply Line 3 by .20
8. $ 18,587
9. Calculation C: Subtract Line 5 from $53,000 for 2015
9. $ 35,000
10. Maximum Profit Sharing Contribution
10. $ 18,587
(Enter the lesser of Lines 7, 8 or 9)
Part IV – If Age 50 or Older by Applicable Year-End,
Calculate
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Your Maximum Catch-Up Salary Deferral
11. Annual Catch-Up Salary Deferral Limit
(If age 50 or older by applicable year-end)
11. $
6,000
(Enter $6,000)
12. Adjusted Net Business Profits after Salary Deferral
and Profit Sharing Contribution
12. $ 56,348
(Subtract Line 10 from Line 6)
13. Maximum Catch-Up Salary Deferral Amount
13. $
6,000
(Enter the lesser of Line 11 or Line 12)
Part V – Calculate Your Maximum Contribution Amount
14. Maximum Contribution Amount
14.
a. If you are under age 50, add Lines 5 and 10
$ 36,587
b. If you are age 50 or older by applicable year-end,
$ 42,587
add Lines 5, 10 and 13
Your salary deferral amount must be in accordance with your 401(k) Salary Reduction Agreement election made prior to your plan year-end.
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If you are age 50 or older, or will turn age 50 during the calendar year for which you are making the contribution, you may be able to make an
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additional contribution up to the limits outlined on this worksheet.
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