Self-employed

A retirement account built for your own business.

If you are self-employed with no employees, a Solo 401(k) lets you put away far more than a regular IRA, lowering your tax now.

Watch the quick version

See how it works through one simple example.

Is this you?

You are self-employed with no full-time employees besides a spouse.
Freelancers, consultants, and one-person businesses fit well.

Here is the idea, in plain words

You contribute both as the employee and as the employer, so the limits are high.

Contributions lower your taxable income this year.

You can often add a Roth side for tax-free growth too.

See what you could save

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You could cut this year's tax bill by about
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This is a rough guess. Connect your account to see your real number, down to the dollar.

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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See your Solo 401(k) savings

Connect your business income and we compute your max contribution and the tax saved.

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What to watch out for

The honest version.

  • Contribution limits depend on your net business income.
  • Adding employees changes the rules.
  • Deadlines apply for opening and funding the plan.

Common questions

How much can I put in?

Often much more than an IRA, because you contribute as employer and employee.

Can my spouse join?

Yes, a spouse who works in the business can participate.

Traditional or Roth?

Many plans allow both. Traditional cuts tax now, Roth grows tax-free.

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