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FSA affect on Calculation of 401K contribution.

Example: Employer matches 401K 1:1 up to 5% of gross salary. Gross annual salary: $100,000. Gross salary per pay period: $2000. FSA deduction per pay period: $100. Employee wishes to contribute exactly $5000 to 401K (in order to maximize the matching benefit) as quickly as possible. If employee chooses to contribute 100% of the first paycheck to 401K, Read Entire Article