Which of the Following Statements Concerning Qualified Retirement Plans Is

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning qualified retirement plans is false?

• A)Employer contributions to the plan are not included in the employees' gross income.
• B)The plan is tax-exempt so that earnings can accumulate on a before-tax basis.
• C)Employer contributions are deductible in the year of payment.
• D)None of the above is false.

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