Which of the following is a true statement regarding saving for retirement?
A) In a given year, a taxpayer may participate in either an employer-sponsored defined benefit plan or defined contribution plan but not both.
B) In a given year, a taxpayer who receives salary as an employee and also receives self-employment income may participate in an employer-sponsored defined contribution plan or may contribute to a self-employed retirement account but not both.
C) In a given year, a taxpayer may contribute to an IRA (either traditional or Roth) or contribute to a self-employment retirement account but not both.
D) None of these is a true statement

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None of the statements are true. A taxpayer can potentially participate in both an employer-sponsored defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan in the same year, and can also contribute to both an IRA and a self-employment retirement account in the same year. However, contribution limits and other eligibility criteria may apply.

Which of the Following Is a True Statement Regarding Saving