On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), which includes relief for multiemployer pension plans.
Financial Assistance to Troubled Multiemployer Pension Plans
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Retirement Plans
Choosing the right retirement plan for your employees can be a challenge. From navigating contrasting rules and regulations pertaining to various types of retirement plans to determining which type of retirement plans best suit the unique needs of your employees, small businesses and large corporations alike have a plethora of important decisions to make when it comes to retirement plan selection. The experienced retirement plan team at Watkins Ross understands these challenges, regulations, and decisions. We expertly help you navigate your retirement plan options so you can choose the perfect retirement plan for your business’s specific needs. Explore our collection of retirement plan articles on the Watkins Ross blog to learn more about the various types of retirement plans available for business owners like you, including 401(k), 403(b), 457 plans, cash balance retirement plans, defined benefit retirement plans, ESOP, profit sharing, non-qualified retirement plans, and multi-employer retirement plans. Not finding the retirement plan information you need? Connect with us here to learn more about Watkins Ross retirement plan design and administration services.
Best Practices for Missing Plan Participants
In January 2021, the Department of Labor (DOL) released new guidance on dealing with former employees or missing plan participants.
Setting Olympic Sized Goals to Achieve Financial Success
Learn how setting Olympic-sized goals can help you achieve success in many different areas in life, finances, and planning for your future.
What Business Deductions Can I Take In 2020? Set Up a Retirement Plan!
The SECURE Act permits businesses to adopt a qualified retirement plan by the due date of the employer’s tax return, including extensions.
The SECURE Act and Part-Time Employees
If your plan requires employees to work 1,000 hours in a 12-month period to become eligible, you’ll soon need to start watching hours more closely. Having this 1,000-hour rule generally excludes those employees who work part-time, seasonal or temporary. ...
Review Your Retirement Plan
Retirement Plan errors can be costly & time-consuming. Periodically review your retirement plan to avoid issues and ensure it’s operating in compliance.
2019 IRS Operational Compliance List
The 2019 IRS Operational Compliance List has been posted! This guide helps plan sponsors understand the compliance changes effective in the upcoming year.
Who Retains The Beneficiary Forms?
A beneficiary form determine who is entitled to the defined contribution retirement plan benefits upon the death of a participant. Is your form current?
2019 Defined Benefit Plan Compliance Calendar
If you are responsible for administering your company’s defined benefit plan, download our 2019 defined benefit plan compliance calendar.
2019 Government Shut Down Affects Lump Sum Payments from Defined Benefit Plans
How the 2019 government shut down affected lump sump payments from defined benefit pension plans due to the timing of the interest rates.