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Roth 401 (k) The Roth 401 (k) is a type of retirement savings plan. It was authorized by the United States Congress under the Internal Revenue Code, section 402A, and represents a unique combination of features of the Roth IRA and a traditional 401 (k) plan. Since January 1, 2006, U.S. employers have been allowed to amend their 401 (k) plan ...

Solo 401 (k) A Solo 401 (k) (also known as a Self Employed 401 (k) or Individual 401 (k)) is a 401 (k) qualified retirement plan for Americans that was designed specifically for employers with no full-time employees other than the business owner (s) and their spouse (s). The general 401 (k) plan gives employees an incentive to save for ...

401 (a) In the United States, a 401 (a) plan is a tax-deferred retirement savings plan defined by subsection 401 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code. The 401 (a) plan is established by an employer, and allows for contributions by the employer or both employer and employee. Contribution amounts, whether dollar-based or percentage-based, eligibility ...

Types of retirement plans. Retirement plans are classified as either defined benefit plans or defined contribution plans, depending on how benefits are determined.. In a defined benefit (or pension) plan, benefits are calculated using a fixed formula that typically factors in final pay and service with an employer, and payments are made from a trust fund specifically dedicated to the plan.