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.
Initial Required Minimum Distributions (Defined Contribution Plans)
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Employee Stock Ownership Plans
An employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) is an employee benefit plan that gives workers ownership interest in the company in the form of shares of stock. Employers can use ESOPs to align the interests of their employees with those of their shareholders. ESOPs boost employee satisfaction, retention, and job performance by linking your business’s financial success to employee retirement benefits; the better your business performs as a whole, the more your employees will benefit from their hard work.
Watkins Ross is 100% ESOP-owned; we understand the intricacies and unique provisions of employee stock ownership plans. Discover the specific benefits of employee stock ownership plans by exploring our ESOP articles on the Watkins Ross blog. Wondering if an ESOP can enhance your business’s retirement benefits? Connect with us here to obtain professional insight from our retirement plan team and discover whether an employee stock ownership plan is the right fit for your business.
Who Retains The Beneficiary Forms?
A beneficiary form determines who is entitled to the defined contribution retirement plan benefits upon the death of a participant. Is your form current?
2019 Defined Contribution Compliance Calendar
A qualified retirement plan must meet various requirements throughout the year, check out our defined contribution compliance calendar today!
How to Submit a Federal Withholding Tax Deposit
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.
Is Your Business a Good candidate for an ESOP?
An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a qualified retirement plan that invests primarily in the company stock of the employer.
2016 Michigan Employee Owner of the Year
Watkins Ross is pleased to announce that Sharon Miller-Walcott, QKA, Certified ESOP Specialist, was elected as the 2016 Employee Owner of the Year by the Michigan Chapter of The ESOP Association. The ESOP Association, a non-profit trade association founded in 1978, is...
ESOP: Fast Facts & Planning Tips
The National Retirement Planning Coalition has designated April 11-15 as the 2016 National Retirement Planning week. In celebration, each day this week Watkins Ross will share some fast facts and planning tips on the various types of retirement plans we service....