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    Mar 3, 2008, 12:11 AM
    401K maximum contributions
    Can I contribute to my 401K plan to the maximum amount AFTER the 2007 year-end, but before I file my 2007 taxes and put that amount on my 2007 taxes?
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    Mar 3, 2008, 07:38 AM
    I don't believe so - since a 401(k) is basically a deferred compensation plan, I don't see how you could have money deferred from your 2008 wages and somehow claim they were from 2007.
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