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Retirement plans, post-employment health plan benefits, and self-insured business financial and liability reporting requirements continually evolve and change over time. Retirement and health plan regulatory parties must consequently update terms, conditions, and reporting obligations regularly. Keep your business up-to-date and compliant by connecting with the latest retirement and health plan news on the Watkins Ross blog. From 401(k) rules and pension benefit specifics to deferrals, distributions, and incurred liability considerations, Watkins Ross breaks down the latest news and important retirement and health plan updates so you can ensure your business provides the best possible benefits for your employees at the least amount of regulatory reporting risk. Interested in obtaining an expert look into your business’s current benefits and exploring how they fit within an ever-changing regulatory climate? Contact the Watkins Ross actuaries and retirement and health plan teams to obtain an in-depth assessment of your plan positioning, reporting liabilities, and cost-saving opportunities.

Celebrating Your Employees

Did you know that Friday (March 2) is National Employee Appreciation Day? Whether you believe engaged employees are more productive or that a work/life integration is more important than a balance, I think we can all agree that employee happiness has a positive impact...

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Defined Benefit Plan Compliance Calendar
Defined Benefit Plan Compliance Calendar

A qualified retirement plan must meet various requirements throughout the year in order to retain the qualified status. If you are responsible for administering your company’s defined benefit plan, it’s critical to meet these deadlines. From making quarterly...

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Price Slashing at the IRS!

If you have identified an operational error with your qualified retirement plan (401(k) plan, profit sharing plan, defined benefit plan) and are considering correcting it through the IRS Voluntary Correction Program (VCP), you’ll be glad to know that the IRS has just...

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