Should Southwest Pilots Take Their NEC As Roth?
About this episode
Timothy P. Pope discusses the new option for Southwest pilots to take their NEC as Roth starting in 2026.
In this episode, our host, Certified Financial Planner™ and GA pilot, Timothy P. Pope explains a new option for Southwest pilots, taking their NEC as Roth starting in 2026. He covers what NEC is, how Secure 2.0 made Roth employer contributions possible, and how Southwest is rolling this out. Tim walks through what changes when you elect Roth NEC, including how it shows up on your W-2, what happens with federal income tax and FICA, and why some pilots could be under withheld if they do not pla...
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