What is the refund (exclude earnings) to be paid to HCE 2 to enable the plan to satisfy the ADP test?

-None of the HCE are related.
-PY is 96 calendar year
-No matching or nonelective contributions.
-Gross compensation is used for testing.

EE, Gross Comp, Elective Deferral

HCE1, 150,000, 9,500
HCE2, 100,000, 9,500
NHCE1, 40,000, 1,600
NHCE2, 30,000, 1,500
NHCE3, 20,000, 1,200

Answer is $1,830.00 ???????

NHCE ADP is 5.0%. So HCE ADP must = 7%. HCE1 def%=6.33, HCE2 def%=9.50. Total =15.83 must reduce to 14%. This means must reduce 1.83 of HCE2 def%. 1.83% *100,000 = 1830.