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Mateo Alvarez, age 61, participates in his employer's 401(k) plan. His prior-year FICA wages were $168,000.

For the 2026 tax year, what is the maximum total elective deferral Mateo can contribute to his plan?

  1. $35,750, and he may choose between pre-tax or Roth for the entire amount.
  2. $32,500, with the catch-up portion contributed on a pre-tax basis.
  3. $35,750, and the catch-up portion must be made as a Roth contribution.
  4. $24,500, as catch-up contributions are suspended for high earners in 2026.

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