Which of the Following Statements Comparing Qualified Defined Contribution Plans

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements comparing qualified defined contribution plans and nonqualified deferred compensation plans is false?

• A)Employers must fund qualified defined contribution plans but not nonqualified deferred compensation plans.
• B)Qualified defined contribution plans are subject to formal vesting requirements while nonqualified deferred compensation plans are not.
• C)Distributions from both types of plans are taxed at ordinary income tax rates.
• D)In terms of tax consequences to the employee, earnings on qualified plans (except Roth plans)are deferred until distributed to the employee but earnings on nonqualified plans are immediately taxable.

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Definitions:

Aversive Stimulus

A stimulus that is unpleasant or painful, often used to modify behavior through avoidance learning or negative reinforcement.

Negative Reinforcement

The process of strengthening a behavior by removing or avoiding a negative outcome or unpleasant stimulus as a result of the behavior.

Contingent Avoidance

A type of learning where a subject learns to perform a behavior to prevent the occurrence of an aversive stimulus.

Active Avoidance

A learning process in which an organism learns to perform a behavior to prevent or avoid an unpleasant stimulus.