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401(k), n. U.S.
Brit. |ˌfɔːˈəʊwʌnˈkeɪ|, U.S. |ˈfɔ(ə)rˌoʊˌwənˈkeɪ|
Forms: 19– 401(K), 19– 401K, 19– 401(k), 19– 401k
[‹ 401(k), designation of the section of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, introduced in 1978, which delineates this provision.]
More fully 401(k) plan. A provision for retirement savings that enables an employee to invest a percentage of (pre-tax) income, often matched by the employer, into an account where it will not be taxed until withdrawn, withdrawals before a specifed date typically incurring a penalty; (also) an account of this type.
1980Employee Benefit Plan Rev. Apr. 81/1 The 401(K) rules..permit distribution at age 59½. 1982Christian Sci. Monitor 30 Apr. (Business section) 11/1 The alternative goes by a variety of names, including..401(k)s, after the section of the Internal Revenue Code that authorizes them. 1993Albuquerque (New Mexico) Jrnl. 25 Jan. (Business Outlook Suppl.) 5/1 The maximum elective deferral for 401(k) plan contributions this year had been raised to $8,994. 2001Dirt Bike July 47 You sales saps have sold your souls to the Prince of Darkness for the security and comfort of a fat paycheck and hefty 401K. |