I recently learned from my Human Resources Department that my company sponsored 401K plan failed a discrimination test. I am classified as a HCE "Highly Compensation Executive" in the company; therefore after doing the math it looks like I will receive a refund check of over $5,000 in January...
Due to our company failing the 401k Discrimination test, I as a Highly Paid Executive will receive about a $5,500 refund in early 2011.
- How will this affect my taxes?
- Will the $5,500 be taxed as ordinary income?
- Will I pay a penalty?
- What should I do with the $$?
Thanks