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Guidance for Roth Employer Contributions

Guidance for Roth Employer Contributions

Feb 29, 2024 | 401(k) Plans, 403(b) Plans

Explore Roth Employer Contributions under Secure 2.0 Act. Optional provision for plan sponsors. Consider implications for taxation and administration.

2024 Plan Limits Released

2024 Plan Limits Released

Jan 22, 2024 | 401(k) Plans, 403(b) Plans, 457 Plans, Defined Benefit Plans, Employee Stock Ownership Plans, Profit Sharing Plans

The 2024 Cost-Of-Living Adjustments affecting employee benefit plans include the annual limits for Social Security Taxable Wage Base.

An Explanation of 401(k) Plan Forfeitures, How and When They Should be Used

An Explanation of 401(k) Plan Forfeitures, How and When They Should be Used

Dec 10, 2023 | 401(k) Plans

Discover the ins and outs of 401(k) plan forfeitures – when and how to leverage them effectively. Uncover the key insights for smart financial planning.

New Audit Rules for 2023 5500 Forms

New Audit Rules for 2023 5500 Forms

Nov 10, 2023 | 401(k) Plans

Navigate the 401(K) ‘Large Plan’ Status: Understand the 80-120 Rule, Audit Requirements, and Changes for 2023. Ensure Compliance and Save Time

New Simplified Disclosure Rules for Plan Participants in DC Plans

New Simplified Disclosure Rules for Plan Participants in DC Plans

Oct 17, 2023 | Plan Documents

Discover simplified disclosure rules for DC plan participants under SECURE 2.0. New options for plan sponsors explained. Effective Dec 31, 2022.

Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)

Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)

Sep 7, 2023 | 401(k) Plans, 403(b) Plans, 457 Plans, Profit Sharing Plans, Retirement Plans

Understand RMDs: Mandatory withdrawals from retirement accounts explained. Learn deadlines, calculations, exemptions.

Mandatory Roth Catch-Up Contributions – Another Secure Act 2.0 Provision

Mandatory Roth Catch-Up Contributions – Another Secure Act 2.0 Provision

Jul 27, 2023 | 401(k) Plans, 403(b) Plans

Explore mandatory Roth catch-up contributions and vital insights for plan sponsors. Prepare for upcoming changes now.

Saver’s Tax Credit

Saver’s Tax Credit

Jul 7, 2023 | 401(k) Plans, 403(b) Plans

Maximize your retirement savings with the Saver’s Tax Credit. Claim up to $1,000 ($2,000 for couples) on your 2023 tax return. Find out if you qualify!

Long Term Part Time (LTPT) Employees: The Impact to Your Plan Beginning in 2024

Long Term Part Time (LTPT) Employees: The Impact to Your Plan Beginning in 2024

Jun 5, 2023 | 401(k) Plans, 403(b) Plans

Discover the SECURE Act’s impact on plan eligibility and requirements for Long Term Part Time (LTPT) employees. Learn about changes, tracking hours, and employer contributions.

Secure 2.0 for Defined Benefit Plans

Secure 2.0 for Defined Benefit Plans

May 11, 2023 | Defined Benefit Plans, Latest News

Secure Act 2.0 has important updates for Defined Benefit Plans, including increased RBD age and reduced excise tax on missed RMDs. Stay up-to-date with these crucial changes to ensure your retirement plan is compliant.

An Inherent Weakness in the Completion Factor Approach to Calculating an Incurred But Not Reported (IBNR) Reserve

An Inherent Weakness in the Completion Factor Approach to Calculating an Incurred But Not Reported (IBNR) Reserve

Apr 27, 2023 | IBNR

Discover the inherent weakness of using the completion factor approach to calculate IBNR reserves in healthcare finance and how to avoid costly mistakes.

What a Failed ADP/ACP Test Means

What a Failed ADP/ACP Test Means

Mar 13, 2023 | 401(k) Plans, Retirement Plans

Ensure your 401k retirement plan allows your employees to save the maximum amount allowed by understanding and utilizing ADP/ACP testing.

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