Contribution Options: The Choice is Yours

You have a choice of contribution options in the 401(k) Plan - you can make pre-tax, Roth 401(k) or after-tax contributions, or any combination of the three types.

Take a look at the chart below to compare your options:

Saver Scenarios

To help you consider what’s right for you, here are some sample illustrative scenarios.

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PRE-TAX

ROTH 401(k)

REGULAR AFTER-TAX

CONTRIBUTION TAX TREATMENT

 

         

Contributions reduce taxable income dollar-for- dollar, which may lower the taxes you pay today

No current tax savings; contributions are taxed when made before being sent to the Plan

No current tax savings; contributions are taxed when made before being sent to the Plan

CONTRIBUTION LIMITS1

   

1-50% of eligible earnings

1-35% of eligible earnings for age 50 and over catch-up contribution

Other Options if Applicable:

1-100% of Discretionary Day Payout

1-100% of the MIP/IMIP Award

1-100% of the SIP Bonus

Totals not to exceed annual IRS limits

1-10% of eligible earnings

For UPSers with compensation less than $150,000 in 2023.

SavingsPLUS COMPANY MATCH2

 

         

Yes, except for catch-up contributions

SUMMARY OF ADVANTAGES

 

         

Reduces current income taxes

Allows taxes on qualified withdrawals to be deferred until retirement

No taxes on qualified withdrawals

Allows for rollover to a Roth IRA where minimum distributions are not required in your lifetime

No taxes on withdrawals of contributions at any time

Can be used for emergency savings fund

     
 
     
 

1

The combination of pre-tax and/or Roth contributions may not exceed $23,000 (or $30,500 for those who are or will be 50 or older in 2024.

Residents of Puerto Rico: pre-tax contribution is $22,500; catch-up contribution limit is $1,500; Roth 401(k) contributions are not available. 

UPSers earning more than $150,000 a year (based on eligible compensation from the previous year) are not eligible to make after-tax contributions in the 401(k) Plan to ensure total contributions do not exceed IRS limits.

2

You must be eligible for SavingsPLUS matching contributions.

 
 

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You can also download a print ready Contribution Options Summary.

 

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