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Active Participant

Definition of Active Participant:

Anyone who participates in their retirement plan, whether it be employer-maintained or self-employed. Contributions to your retirement plan count as active participation. Defined benefit, 401(k) and SEP IRAs are all examples of plans that qualify for active participation status.