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Solo 401(k) vs. SEP IRA: Which Saves the Self-Employed More Tax in 2026?

A freelancer earning $80,000 net self-employment income can shelter roughly $43,070 in a Solo 401(k) versus $18,570 in a SEP IRA in 2026 — the gap comes entirely from the $24,500 employee-deferral…

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