Get answers to frequently asked questions

Yes, you can opt out of automatic contribution increases at any time online or by phone. Just visit the “Settings” section of your account.

Contributions through payroll deductions can be made only as a percentage of your gross pay. If you’d rather contribute a set dollar amount on a recurring monthly schedule, you have the option to connect a bank account to your OregonSaves account.

Yes, you can contribute to more than one savings plan or account at a time. But remember, the IRS contribution limits are cumulative for all Traditional and Roth IRAs that an individual owns.

No, OregonSaves does not allow employer contributions. The law limits your employer to facilitating the program for their employees.

Yes, you can roll over money from another plan into your OregonSaves account. It is best to consult with a tax expert or financial advisor before making any changes to better understand any steps to take and restrictions that may apply. Rollovers from pre-tax retirement plans like 401(k)s and 403(b)s will be taxed to convert them from pre-tax to post-tax status for inclusion in a Roth IRA.

OregonSaves will monitor your account and notify your employer to stop contributions when you are nearing the limit. However, OregonSaves will not have information on any other IRAs you may maintain and contribute to. You should ensure that the total of all your retirement accounts is within the IRS’s annual limits. Please consult with a tax expert or financial advisor to discuss your specific circumstances.

The IRS's annual IRA contribution limits apply to the combined amount contributed to all your IRAs, both Traditional and Roth.

Contributions to OregonSaves are made on a post-tax basis. The percentage contributed is based on your gross income earned (the amount you make before any taxes or deductions have been taken out) with your facilitating employer. If you also contribute to a Traditional IRA, those contributions may be deductible on your tax return. It may be best to consult with a tax professional to determine what you can or cannot deduct.

OregonSaves acts as a payroll deduction IRA, not a retirement plan as defined for the W2, so you won’t see your contributions reflected on your W2. Your IRA trustee will file “Form 5498 IRA Contributions Information” with the IRS, and you’ll receive a copy no later than May 31. This does not need to be filed with your taxes but should be kept with your tax records as documentation of your contributions for a particular tax year.

Your contribution rate is based on your gross income (total income before taxes and other regular deductions).