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Solo 401(k) with After-Tax + Roth Mega Backdoor

Solo entrepreneurs contribute up to $69K/yr to a 401(k), converting after-tax portion to Roth for tax-free growth.

Overview

Solo 401(k) at a provider that allows AFTER-TAX contributions + in-plan Roth conversion (My Solo 401k, Nabers, Solera) enables: (1) $23K employee deferral 2024, (2) 25% employer profit share, (3) After-tax contributions filling to $69K total cap ($76.5K if 50+). After-tax portion converts to Roth same-day, growing tax-free forever. Requires self-employment income; solo entrepreneurs with no employees only. Massive vs standard Solo 401(k)'s $69K cap without Roth conversion.

Best fit
Solo entrepreneurs / 1099sHigh-income consultantsReal estate agents with no employees
Estimated impact
$46K/yr additional Roth space vs Traditional 401(k)

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