Finding missing participants can be frustrating but employers carry the responsibility to provide disclosures to them just as often as active employees.
Finding Missing Participants in Your Defined Contribution Plan
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457 Plans
457 plans cover retirement benefits for state and local government employees and some non-profit businesses. 457 plans are non-qualified, meaning they fall outside the guidelines, rules, and regulations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974(ERISA). Plan administrators can choose to allow employees to contribute either pre-tax or after-tax dollars to their 457 plan, similar to a 401(k) plan. A 457 plan hasdifferent contribution limits and early withdrawal provisions than a 401k, and offers a unique “Double Limit Catch-Up” provision that allows almost-retired participants to make up for any eligible contribution years they missed. Wondering how a 457 plan might fit into your government retirement plan benefits package? Explore additional 457 plan details by reading our 457 plan articles on the Watkins Ross blog and connect with us here to get a customized look into how a 457 plan can impact your benefit structure.
Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018
The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 impacts hardship distributions from defined contribution plans.
Salary Deferral Limits in Defined Contribution Plans
The 2018 contribution limit for salary deferrals is $18,500 and includes both pre-tax and after-tax Roth deferrals. This limit is aggregated across plans.
How to Submit a Federal Withholding Tax Deposit
Although you cannot mail a check for a federal withholding tax deposit, there are a few options to submit these payments to the IRS electronically.
Why an Unbundled TPA is Better for a Defined Contribution Plan
Having one provider might seem like an effective and cost-saving solution, but having an unbundled TPA is better for several reasons.
Defined Contribution Plan Termination Procedure
There are various reasons a company decides to terminate their defined contribution retirement plan, but specific steps must be followed.
Protect Your Qualified Plan From RMD Failures
Qualified retirement plans are subject to Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) rules. It’s important to protect your qualified plan from RMD failures.
Attribution Rules – The Family Tree
You don’t get to choose your family, and the same holds true with family attribution rules; but a company’s ownership is critical for accurate testing.
Safe Harbor Contributions for Defined Contribution Plans
There are several types of safe harbor contributions for defined contribution plans. Here is a breakdown of each of the types available.
Required Minimum Distributions From Defined Contribution Plans
Once you reach age 70 ½, the IRS requires you to take money out of your retirement account. This withdrawal is called a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). Most people don’t give RMDs much thought until they have to take one. Required Beginning Date For defined...