In the United States, a 401(k) plan is an employer-sponsored defined-contribution pension account defined in subsection 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. Employee funding comes directly off their paycheck and may be matched by the employer.

What is a 401k plan and how does it work?

A 401(k) is a retirement savings and investing plan that employers offer. A 401(k) plan gives employees a tax break on money they contribute. Contributions are automatically withdrawn from employee paychecks and invested in funds of the employee's choosing (from a list of available offerings).

What is a 401k in Canada?

What is the equivalent of a 401(k) in Canada? The Registered Retirement Savings Plan is a tax-deferred retirement plan that is analogous to the traditional IRA in the United States. Each year, individual Canadians can contribute funds to their RRSP account up to a maximum limit.