Darren is eligible to contribute to a traditional 401(k)in 2019.He forgot to contribute before year-end.If he contributes before April 15,2020,he is allowed to treat the contribution as though he made it during 2019.

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This is a correct statement. The IRS allows individuals to make contributions to a traditional 401(k) for the previous year until the tax filing deadline, which is usually April 15. This is known as a prior-year contribution and allows Darren to treat the contribution as though he made it during 2019.

Darren Is Eligible to Contribute to a Traditional 401(k)in 2019