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Can you have a Keogh plan and an IRA?

Author

John Thompson

Published Apr 06, 2026

Can You Have Both a Keogh Plan and an IRA? Keogh plans can be established in addition to IRA accounts, but since a Keogh plan is a qualified plan, your contributions to your IRA account may not be fully deductible.

Is a Keogh a money purchase plan?

The IRS refers to Keogh plans as qualified plans, and they come in two types: defined-contribution plans, which include profit-sharing plans and money purchase plans, and defined-benefit plans, also known as HR(10) plans.

Can you rollover a 457 plan to an IRA?

You can transfer or roll over assets tax-free from your 457 plan to a traditional IRA as often as you want after you leave your job. If you miss the deadline, the IRS will tax the rollover amount at your regular income tax rate. It may also slap on a 10 percent early withdrawal penalty if you’re younger than 59 1/2.

What does IMO stand for in retirement?

Our independent marketing organization (IMO) services support voluntary employee benefits and worksite insurance programs.

Why do people say IMO?

IMO is also shorthand for “in my opinion.” What that means is that IMO can simply mean someone is offering their perspective or opinion. However, although IMO is an acronym or abbreviation, it’s also considered a slang word that isn’t widely used in professional writing.

What does the K mean in 401k?

Deeper definition The 401(k) plan gets its name from the tax code that authorizes the plan. As of the 2017 tax year, you can contribute $18,000 each year to your 401(k). If you are 50 or older, you can make a catch-up contribution of $6,000 on an annual basis.

Can I contribute to both 401k and IRA?

Short answer: Yes, you can contribute to both a 401(k) and an IRA, but if your income exceeds the IRS limits, you might lose out on one of the tax benefits of the traditional IRA. (Even if you’re ineligible to deduct your IRA contribution, you can still contribute to an IRA. Read more about nondeductible IRAs.)