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Frequently Asked Questions About Startup Plan Tax Credits

By Scott Cloud, MBA, CPC What is the Startup Plan Tax Credit on Plan Expenses? What is the Startup Plan Tax Credit on Employer Contributions? Are non-profits or governmental employers eligible for Startup Plan Tax Credits? What types of retirement plans are eligible for Startup Plan Tax Credits? If an employer changes from one type of retirement...

SECURE Act 2.0 Update

Mandatory Provisions  Optional Provisions: TRPC Elects to Default  Optional Provisions: TRPC Elects Not to Default & the Employer Must Elect to Add  Timing of the Amendment to Include SECURE Act 2.0 Changes  Plan Document Amendments  As part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, SECURE Act 2.0 was signed...

SECURE Act 2.0—Overview and Highlights

Catch-Up Contributions Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Beginning Age Eligibility for Long-Term, Part-Time Employees Financial Incentives to Increase Employee Participation Employer Match on Student Loan Payments Mandatory Automatic Enrollment in Startup 401(k) Plans Roth Treatment of Employer Contributions Mandatory Cash-Out Distribution...

Achieving Pension Freedom Through Liability-Driven Investing

The defined benefit pension plan is a popular post-retirement benefit. For the retiree receiving the pension, it’s a valuable perk. If you’re the employer obligated to issue those pension checks, not so much. The nature of a defined benefit pension plan is unpredictable. Unlike most retirement plans that balance risk and return based on market...

Transitioning from a SIMPLE IRA to a Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan

By: Scott M. Cloud, MBA, CPC There are several different types of retirement plans from which business owners can choose to enable themselves and their employees to save for retirement. For a listing of retirement plan options and a description of each, please see our article Which Type of Retirement Plan is the Best Fit for Your Business? Many...