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401(k) Deferrals

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A 401(k) deferral is the portion of an employee’s salary that they choose to contribute to their 401(k) retirement plan through pre-tax or Roth (after-tax) payroll deductions. These deferrals reduce taxable income if made pre-tax and grow tax-advantaged until withdrawal. Employees elect the amount, usually as a percentage of pay, and employers may offer matching contributions based on the deferral amount.