Answer:
$55,000
Explanation:
A Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) Plan is used in the United States by employers or self-employed persons to provide retirement benefits for themselves and their employees
As stated by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the contributions that can be made to each employee’s SEP-IRA each year is which one is lower between 25% of compensation and the maximum of $55,000 for 2018.
We can then calculate as follow:
1. Jerry's contribution calculation = 25% × $187,600 = 46,900.
2. Maximum allowable = $55,000.
Since a defined contribution plan states that Jerry will contribute the maximum amount allowable and the maximum for 2018 is $55,000, Jerry's contribution will therefore be $55,000.