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  Invesco Solo 401(k)® SEP IRA SIMPLE IRA
KEY FEATURES
Can employer sponsor other qualified retirement plans
 
 
  
Minimal paperwork & reporting  
 
 
Full-service recordkeeping recommended
 
    
Loan option allowed
 
    
Mandatory employer contributions    
 
Employer contributions can vary with cash flow
 
 
  
Who can contribute Employee; employer contributions optional Employer Employee and employer
Who generally adopts Sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations with no employees other than owner's spouse Sole proprietorships, partnerships, and small businesses Sole proprietorships, partnerships, and small businesses with 100 or fewer eligible employees
ANNUAL EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS
Maximum annual employer contribution 1 25% of eligible employee compensation 25% of eligible employee compensation 100% up to 3% match to participants or 2% to all eligible participants
Required match or profit sharing contribution    
 
EMPLOYEE PRETAX CONTRIBUTIONS
2016 Maximum Employee deferral contribution $18,000 or 100% of compensation N/A $12,500 or 100% of compensation
2017 Maximum Employee deferral contribution $18,000 or 100% of compensation N/A $12,500 or 100% of compensation
2016 Catch-up contribution (age 50 & older) $6,000 N/A $3,000
2017 Catch-up contribution (age 50 & older) $6,000 N/A $3,000
ANNUAL FEES
$15 per participant, drafted automatically 3
 
 
 

1 If self-employed, compensation is earned income.

2Annual compensation limit: $265,000 in 2016, $270,000 in 2017. Calculations of maximum total plan contributions and participant limits are complex and require knowledge of IRS regulations. Consult your tax advisor.

3Annual fee is waived for account balances of $50,000 or more. This information does not constitute tax advice.

Please consult your tax advisor about your particular situation.