If elected in the plan document, a plan sponsor can cash out a terminated participant’s account if the balance in the account does not exceed the threshold identified in the plan document, following appropriate notification to the terminated participant.
Read MoreThe very nature of IRAs can make them more susceptible to becoming dormant. For example, because IRAs are meant to provide income during retirement, some individuals may keep their IRAs open for years with little to no activity. Other individuals may forget that they have an IRA or may not know that they have one (e.g., IRA beneficiaries or missing plan participants).
Read MoreEmployers with qualified retirement plans cannot disproportionately favor highly compensated employees (HCEs). This basic principle may lead to a misconception that no issues would result from implementing changes that negatively affect only HCEs.
Read MoreToday, many employers offer long-term incentives, such as employer matching contributions, to boost participation in their retirement plans. But, as of plan years beginning after December 29, 2022, a small immediate financial incentive can also be offered to entice those not deferring in their employer’s 401(k) or 403(b) plan to start contributing to the plan. Inevitably, this has generated questions—the most popular of which we will answer here.
Read MoreAn employer can design a plan and avoid worrying about ADP/ACP testing by offering an ADP/ACP safe harbor 401(k) plan.
Read MoreAre there any age restrictions to making an IRA contribution? Can a working spouse contribute to a retired spouse’s IRA? What are the IRA catch-up contribution rules? Can I contribute to a 401(k) plan and to a Traditional IRA? Here are answers to your common IRA contribution questions.
Read MoreEligible employees must be given the opportunity to contribute deferrals or after-tax contributions, including catch up, for the period of military service.
Read MoreHealth savings accounts (HSAs) continue to grow in popularity. And as they become more popular, you should expect an increase in HSA-related questions from clients. This article provides answers to some of the more common HSA questions that your clients may have.
Read MoreHere are answers to some of the common Coverdell ESA questions we receive from financial organizations.
Read MoreSECURE 2.0 is the hot topic in the retirement industry right now and has been hailed as the most important retirement enhancement legislation in more than a decade. One of the changes effective for plan years beginning after December 31, 2023, reforms the family attribution rules by redefining “employer” for qualified retirement plan (QRP) purposes.
Read MoreAlthough Roth IRAs and designated Roth accounts have a few similarities, such as the name “Roth” and the objective of generating tax-free earnings, there are also some significant differences between the two accounts.
Read MoreHere’s a refresher on how to know the reporting differences between rollovers, postponed/late contributions, and repayments.
Read MoreAn in-plan Roth rollover (IRR) is a rollover of non-Roth assets to a designated Roth account under the plan. Learn more about the plan and notification requirements for an employer plan to offer IRRs.
Read MoreIf a company is part of a related employer relationship, the companies within the relationship are generally treated as one employer for retirement plan purposes.
Read MoreYour client may establish a Roth IRA and roll over an eligible rollover distribution from a designated Roth account to that Roth IRA (or to an existing Roth IRA) even if he is not eligible to make regular contributions because of the MAGI limits.
Read MoreThe term “safe harbor” is used quite often in the retirement plan world. Generally, if you follow the safe harbor method or guidelines, then you will be “safe” from those requirements.
Read MoreBeneficiary options have become more complex in light of recent guidance, including SECURE Act changes, proposed RMD regulations, and Notice 2022-53. This article may help address some questions that your clients may have.
Read MoreDivorce is a difficult topic for many people to discuss, but the actual process of a divorce can be even more daunting for couples who have shared assets in a variety of investments, including assets earmarked for retirement.
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