Control Group Contributions

In the situation where you have a control group that use one plan.... It seams to reason that each company pays the contribution required for it's own employees... right?  I'm talking a straight forward 3% SHNEC.

Can Company-A pay Company-B's 3% SHNEC?  (curious with this question)

Just need confirmation, thanks

I would defer to the company's accountant, but if the consolidated company files a consolidated tax return, then any or all companies within the control group can contribute whatever amounts. However, if A & B file separate tax returns I believe each must contribute and deduct their respective amounts. At least that is my recollection, but again, a qualified tax accountant for the company(ies) should be able to answer definitively.

I think the underlying thought there to Cuse's point is that why would/should a company get a deduction for some OTHER company's ordinary business expense.  One tax return blurs it all together, separate ones would not.

Thank you.  Ya, doesn't make sense for one company to pay another company's contributions.  And they are not filing a joint return.   Looking at your responses I should have thought of that.