SEP IRA, SIMPLE IRA, or 401(k)?
- SEP IRA — simple to administer, employer-funded only, good fit for owner-only or very small businesses
- SIMPLE IRA — allows employee contributions with required employer match or contribution, lower setup cost than a 401(k)
- Small Business 401(k) — the most flexibility and highest contribution limits, with more administrative requirements
Why It's Worth Setting Up
A retirement plan isn’t just a benefit for your employees — contributions you make for yourself as the owner grow tax-deferred too, and offering a plan can be a real differentiator when you’re competing for talent against larger companies.