The Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 included several provisions that could affect the taxes you pay in 2018 and in the future. If you haven’t already done so, be sure to check with your HR department or benefits manager to verify that you are not under- or over-withholding federal and state tax payments.
There is a provision in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed December 22, 2017, that affects plan participants who terminate employment with an outstanding loan. Before passage of the law, the loan would have been due immediately.
Consult your plan’s financial, legal or tax advisor regarding these and other items that may apply to your plan.
The basic difference between a traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k) is when you pay the taxes. In a traditional 401(k), you make contributions with pre-tax dollars, so you get a tax break up front that lowers your current income tax bill. With a Roth 401(k), it’s the reverse: you make contributions with after-tax dollars, but withdrawals of contributions and earnings are 100% tax-free at age 59½, so long as you’ve held the account for five years. Although everyone’s situation will be different, many advisors suggest splitting your contributions between your traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k) to enjoy their dual tax benefits.
