Definition
A written election made by plan participants to make salary deferral contributions to an employer-sponsored plan that includes salary deferral-feature. Such plans include SARSEPs, 401(k) , 403(b) and SIMPLE IRA plans.
Referring Cite
IRC § 401(k) plan, IRC § 408(p), IRC § 408(k)
Additional Helpful Information
- Salary deferral contributions are usually made on a pre-tax basis and are taxed when withdrawn from the retirement account
- Salary deferrals to 401(k) plans are subject to nondiscrimination testing
