Retirement Plan Options for Small Business Owners
Overview
Choosing a retirement plan as a business owner is really a question about your business, how many employees you have, how much you want to contribute, and how much administrative complexity you're willing to take on.
A solo owner with no employees has very different options available than a business with a growing team, which is why this decision is worth revisiting as the business changes.
What this checklist covers
- 1Solo 401(k) and SEP IRA
- 2SIMPLE IRA
- 3Safe harbor and traditional 401(k)
Common questions

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