Are you a benefit plan administrator for a public school district, hospital group, or 501(c)(3) organization? 403(b) plans provide retirement benefits for employees in these specific nonprofit business sectors. Like a 401(k), 403(b) plans allow participants to diversify their investment allocations and tailor their portfolios to meet their long-term retirement goals. Unlike 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans incur limits in terms of investment options and employer matching potential. Leveraging a 403(b) plan to meet your nonprofit business goals can be tricky and complicated. Expand your 403(b) plan knowledge by exploring our 403(b) articles on the Watkins Ross blog. From minimum distribution requirements to IRS updates, Watkins Ross has everything you need to customize your retirement plan and ensure your benefits align with your long-term objectives. Contact us here to learn more about 403(b) plan designs and administration features.
In a defined benefit plan, to receive in-service lump sum distributions at age 59 ½, the distribution must satisfy certain thresholds. Most lump sum in-service distributions for Highly Compensated Employees are contingent on the value of the plan
Internal Revenue Service Provides Temporary Relief and Other Guidance on Mid-Year Reductions of Safe Harbor Contributions to 401(k) Plans due to COVID-19On June 29, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) issued Notice 2020-52 that provides temporarily relief...
April 1 is quickly approaching, so now is the time to verify if you or any of your employees must receive an initial RMD on April 1, 2019.
A beneficiary form determines who is entitled to the defined contribution retirement plan benefits upon the death of a participant. Is your form current?
A qualified retirement plan must meet various requirements throughout the year, check out our defined contribution compliance calendar today!
Many of these changes will become effective the first day of the plan year that begins in 2019.
If you or your employees must take a required minimum distribution (RMD) by December 31, there are a few rules to consider.
When running year-end bonuses and compensation through your payroll, be sure you know if you need to deduct employee deferral elections from the bonus.
Finding missing participants can be frustrating and time-consuming, but employers and plan sponsors have the fiduciary responsibility to provide communication, statements and disclosures to them just as often as active employees.
The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 is a federal law regarding the US spending and budget that was signed into law by the President on February 9, 2018.
Do you or your clients have a 401(k) plan that could benefit from amending to include a safe harbor provision? Generally, the plan must be amended on or before November 30 to implement the change.
The 2018 contribution limit for salary deferrals is $18,500 and includes both pre-tax and after-tax Roth deferrals. This is an individual limit determined each calendar year and is aggregated across all defined contribution. This is important to remember for mid-year new hires or rehires.
Wondering how to electronically submit a federal withholding tax deposit? While it may seem daunting, the IRS has made it easy for plan sponsors to submit these payments.
Required Minimum Distributions From Defined Contribution PlansOnce 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...