How It Works
Juniper's Deferred Compensation Plan is a "nonqualified" plan available only to a select group of U.S.-based, highly compensated employees. You are eligible to participate if you are Grade 11 or higher.
You can defer a percentage of your base pay, commissions (if eligible) and cash bonuses to this Plan, and select investments for your plan account. You receive the deferred compensation at a later date, when it will be taxed as regular income.
- As a highly compensated employee, IRS limits on your 401(k) contributions may not allow you to save enough for retirement. That’s where the Deferred Compensation Plan comes in. This Plan allows you to defer substantially more than you would be able to defer to a 401(k) plan. What does this mean for you? Additional flexibility and control – you can use the Deferred Compensation Plan for future expenses or to offset other forms of income.
- As with a 401(k) plan, your deferred compensation has a chance to grow much faster than it would in a traditional taxable savings account.
- There are several key differences between a deferred compensation plan and a 401(k) plan. It is important for you to understand the advantages and risks of participation.