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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!

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The New IRS Pre-Examination Retirement Plan Compliance Program
The New IRS Pre-Examination Retirement Plan Compliance Program

Aug 9, 2022 | Retirement Plans

Can a new IRS pre-examination retirement plan pilot program assist your business? Learn more about program requirements on the Watkins Ross blog.

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IRS Update – Retirement Plan Documentation Deadline
IRS Update – Retirement Plan Documentation Deadline

Jun 16, 2022 | Retirement Plans

The IRS retirement plan documentation deadline is fast approaching. Read more about your retirement plan liability on the Watkins Ross blog.

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Internal Revenue Service Provides Temporary Relief and Other Guidance on Mid-Year Reductions of Safe Harbor Contributions to 401(k) Plans due to COVID-19
Internal Revenue Service Provides Temporary Relief and Other Guidance on Mid-Year Reductions of Safe Harbor Contributions to 401(k) Plans due to COVID-19

Aug 10, 2020 | 401(k) Plans, 403(b) Plans

On June 29, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) issued Notice 2020-52 that provides temporarily relief to plan sponsors that amend their safe harbor Section 401(k) or 401(m) plans (“Safe Harbor Plans”) mid-year to reduce or suspend employer safe harbor...

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2019 IRS Operational Compliance List
2019 IRS Operational Compliance List

Mar 28, 2019 | 401(k) Plans, 403(b) Plans, 457 Plans, Defined Benefit Plans, Employee Stock Ownership Plans, Profit Sharing Plans, Retirement Plans

The 2019 IRS Operational Compliance List has been posted! This guide helps plan sponsors understand the compliance changes effective in the upcoming year.

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Reducing Pension Plan Risk – Updated to Reflect IRS Notice 2019-18
Reducing Pension Plan Risk – Updated to Reflect IRS Notice 2019-18

Mar 10, 2019 | Defined Benefit Plans, Pension Risk

Reducing pension plan risk has become a prudent consideration, especially for those plans that have frozen benefits. De-risk your pension plan today!

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Is This a Sham Termination?
Is This a Sham Termination?

Sep 10, 2018 | Retirement Plans

Is a distribution from a retirement plan valid if the participant is rehired after the distribution occurs or is this a sham termination?

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How to Submit a Federal Withholding Tax Deposit
How to Submit a Federal Withholding Tax Deposit

Jun 11, 2018 | 401(k) Plans, 403(b) Plans, 457 Plans, Cash Balance Plans, Defined Benefit Plans, Employee Stock Ownership Plans, Profit Sharing Plans, Retirement Plans

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.

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IRS Electronic Media Guidance

Jul 5, 2017 | Retirement Plans

The IRS Electronic media guidance methods may be used to deliver most plan information required under the Internal Revenue Code.

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Updated IRS Procedures for Correcting Retirement Plan Errors

Nov 29, 2016 | Retirement Plans

IRS Revenue Procedure 2016-51 modifies the procedures for correcting retirement plan errors under the Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System (EPCRS).

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