This account allows you to contribute a portion of your pre-tax paycheck in a tax-deferred investment account. in a 401(k), investment gains grow tax deferred until retirement.
If you withdraw funds from the plan before retirement age, you could pay a 10 percent penalty and be subject to federal, and maybe even state and local income taxes. However, some employers do offer 401(k) loans.
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