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Bowen Is Planning to Quit His Job as a Plumber

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Bowen is planning to quit his job as a plumber and open a paint store. He has incurred expenses of $8,000 dealing with the opening of the store and will be able to deduct all of these expenses.


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Defined-benefit Plan

A type of pension plan in which an employer promises a specified pension payment upon retirement, based on an employee's earnings history, tenure of service, and age.

Defined-contribution Plan

A retirement plan where employees, employers, or both make contributions on a regular basis, with future benefits dependent on investment performance.

Contributory Plan

A pension plan in which employees contribute a portion of their earnings to fund retirement benefits.

Non-contributory Plan

An employer-sponsored plan where the employer fully funds the benefits without employee contributions.

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