Account Types: Traditional vs. Roth Contributions
Like many 401(k) profit sharing plans, the Melvin L Joseph Construction Co. Inc. 401(k0 Profit Sharing Plan & Trust may include employee pre-tax contributions (traditional), after-tax contributions (Roth), and employer contributions. Each one is treated differently when divided in a QDRO. For example:
- Traditional 401(k): Taxable upon distribution to the alternate payee.
- Roth 401(k): Tax-free if the distribution rules are met.
It’s critical your QDRO specifies which account type(s) will be divided, and in what percentages or amounts.

