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Forfeitures

401(k) forfeitures refer to plan assets that are removed from participant accounts after a participant fails to fully vest in employer contributions made to their account. Forfeitures can be used to pay plan expenses or fund existing or additional employer contributions. They must be used by the end of the year following the year of the forfeiture.

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