Employee and Employer Contributions
Profit sharing plans may include both employee (voluntary elective deferrals) and employer contributions. Each bucket of funds may have different conditions—such as when it’s available for withdrawal or when it fully vests—that affect how they should be divided.
- Identify the balances by contribution type: pre-tax, Roth, and employer match.
- Specify in the QDRO whether employer contributions are to be included or excluded.
- Make sure the transfer is proportional if the plan includes gains or losses over time.

