Roth 401k vs regular 401k

Roth 401k all the way if it were me. The advantages are huge with this.

Will the company still match the same percent to the Roth 401k? Are those dollars already considered post tax?

1. Put money in 401k to maximize company match
2. Put annual max in ROTH...if you can afford it
3. After ROTH is maxed out put more in 401k if you can

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Should I split it between the two? Any advice would be appreciated.

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Doesn't sound like an either or question to me. Sounds like he can contribute to both and he's asking if he should split his contributions.

401k gives you pre-tax benefits. Lowers your taxable income and you probably get an employer match (free money)

ROTH - If the current laws remained unchanged your withdrawls won't be taxed

He should contribute to both to maximize benefits, not one or the other.

He is asking about Roth 401k's vs. regular 401k's.

Not Roth IRA's.

No too both questions

However, highly compensated employees might be limited at your company on the contribution percentage in Roth 401k's just like in regular 401k's.

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single, head of household...
401k maximum pre-tax contribution - 16,500
Roth IRA or Roth 401k max contribution - 5,000.00

Is this right?

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Not exactly.

assuming under age 50

401k and Roth 401k combined max contribution- $16,500

traditional and Roth IRA combined max contribution- $5,000