Having one provider might seem like an effective and cost-saving solution, but having an unbundled TPA is better for several reasons.
Why an Unbundled TPA is Better for a Defined Contribution Plan
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Profit Sharing Plans
Seeking a creative way to attract and retain employees while offering them an opportunity to earn rewards? A profit sharing plan may be the perfect motivational strategy for your business. Whether you’re a large corporation or a small family-owned business, profit sharing plans are strategic tools used to encourage your employees to care about and improve your business’s year-end financials. Profit sharing plans function by giving employers the opportunity to assess year-end revenue reports to determine how much they can contribute to their employees’ retirement plans. The better your business’ finances at the end of the year, the more likely you can make significant contributions to your employees’ retirements through your profit sharing plan. Learn more about profit sharing plan specifics by touring our profit sharing plan articles on the Watkins Ross blog. Hoping to add a profit sharing plan to your employee retirement benefits and retention program? Contact the Watkins Ross retirement plan team to get a customized, professional look into your retirement plan options.
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.
What is a Cross-Tested Plan?
A cross-tested plan is a type of retirement plan which favors older, long-term employees who are closer to retirement age.
Automatic Rollover Rules
The Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 (“EGTRRA”) changed the cash-out rule to require that account balances between $1,000 and $5,000 must be rolled over to an individual retirement account (“IRA”). This only applies if the plan sponsor makes...
Cash-out Rules for Small Balances
If your defined contribution plan contains a cash-out threshold of $1,000.00, participants with account balances below $1,000.00 must be forced to take their money out of the plan. Participants with small balances must be given the appropriate distribution form(s),...