1. Contributions and Account Types
The Thoughtspot Inc. 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan & Trust likely includes both employee salary deferrals and employer matching or profit-sharing contributions. These may fall into traditional pretax accounts and Roth accounts. These distinctions matter:
- Traditional 401(k): Taxes are due when the alternate payee withdraws the funds.
- Roth 401(k): Contributions are made with after-tax dollars, and qualified withdrawals are usually tax-free.
It’s critical that your QDRO clearly outline how each type of account should be divided. Failure to do so can result in tax complications or misallocation of funds. A blanket percentage applied to “the account” may not be enough.

