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§412(e)(3) Defined Benefit Plan

$300k+/year deductible contributions for older high-earners.

Overview

Fully-insured defined benefit plan (funded with life insurance/annuities under §412(e)(3)) allows very large deductible contributions — often $250–500k/yr for 50+ year-old owners of small businesses (few or no employees). Guaranteed retirement income + massive current tax deduction. Ideal for late-career high-earners playing catch-up.

Best fit
50+ business ownersHigh-income solo practitionersLow-employee-count firms
Estimated impact
$100–200k/year in tax deductions

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