Several people in the retirement savings industry fear that lawmakers will choose to "Rothify" some or all of employees' 401(k) contributions. Full credit: Sofia Ordonez/Shutterstock/CNNMoney

Several people in the retirement savings industry fear that lawmakers will choose to "Rothify" some or all of employees' 401(k) contributions. Full credit: Sofia Ordonez/Shutterstock/CNNMoney

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How Tax Reform Could Change Your 401(k) Tax Break

Republicans in Congress are gearing up to fight for lower tax rates. But how do you pay for those cuts? One possible solution on the table: Taxing you on your retirement savings up front.