For business owners

A big retirement deduction, with almost no paperwork.

A SEP-IRA lets a self-employed person set aside up to twenty five percent of their income before tax. It is one of the simplest plans to open, and every dollar is deductible.

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See how it works through one simple example.

Is this you?

You are self-employed or a freelancer with little or no staff.
If you have employees, you generally must contribute for them too, on the same terms.

Here is the idea, in plain words

A SEP-IRA lets you contribute up to twenty five percent of your income, before tax.

On a typical freelance income, that can be about thirty thousand dollars sheltered, far more than a regular IRA, and every dollar is deductible.

It opens in minutes at most brokers, with almost no paperwork or yearly admin.

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A simple federal estimate to show the idea, not a tax filing. Real numbers depend on your full situation and current limits, which we confirm before you act.

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What to watch out for

The honest version.

  • If you have employees, you generally must fund their accounts on the same percentage terms.
  • The contribution is capped at 25% of compensation, up to the annual dollar limit.
  • It is employer-funded only; there is no separate employee salary deferral like a solo 401(k).

Common questions

How much can I put in?

Up to 25% of your compensation, capped at the annual dollar limit. Deduckt confirms your exact number.

Is it better than a solo 401(k)?

A solo 401(k) can allow more at lower incomes and adds a Roth option, but a SEP-IRA is simpler. We compare them for you.

How hard is it to set up?

Very easy. Most brokers open one in minutes, with little ongoing paperwork.

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