Definition
Also referred to as gap-period income.
Income accrued after the close of the plan year and prior to the distribution being processed to the participant.
Referring Cite
Treas Reg §§1.401(k)-2(b)(2)(iv)(D), 1.401(k)-2(b)(2)(viii),
Additional Helpful Information
- Safe harbor method of allocating gap period income. –A plan may use the safe harbor method in this paragraph to determine income on excess contributions for the gap period.
- Alternative method for allocating plan year and gap period income. –A plan may determine the allocable gain or loss for the aggregate of the plan year and the gap period by applying the alternative method .
