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In a safe harbor 401(k) plan (non-QACA), is it permissible to have different definitions of compensation for deferrals and safe harbor matching contributions? For example--for purposes of deferrals, compensation is defined as all compensation within the meaning of Code §415(c)(3), including bonuses. For purposes of calculating the safe harbor matching contributions, bonuses are excluded. Is that allowed?
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We have a client whose plan excludes fringe benefits from the definition of compensation under the 414(s) safe harbor alternative definition of compensation on an FT William document. Some of the things that the client believes are "fringe benefits" are not what I think is a fringe benefit. Neither the adoption agreement nor the base plan document defines fringe benefit. FT William says they can't give tax advice. Treas. Reg. 1.414(s)1(c)(3) also mentions fringe benefits but fails to define that term. Does anyone have a good reference that I can provide to my client?