March 6, 2024

Tax Credit For Small Employer Start-Up Plans

March 6, 2024

Although available for over two decades, it is still surprising to see the general lack of awareness that most employers have regarding their eligibility for a tax credit in connection with their establishment of a retirement plan. As a result, this article is intended to familiarize readers with this tax credit so that they can…

October 4, 2023

Required Minimum Distributions

October 4, 2023

As we approach the end of the calendar year, it is important to be reminded about one frequently overlooked retirement plan requirement. Upon attainment of age 73, certain participants of a tax-qualified retirement plan may be required by federal tax law to withdraw a minimum amount from such plan each year. These mandatory distributions are…

September 5, 2023

Safe Harbor 401(k) Establishment Deadline

September 5, 2023

Elective deferrals and associated matching contributions made to a 401(k) plan must satisfy certain non-discrimination rules known as the “actual deferral percentage” (“ADP”) and the “actual contribution percentage” (“ACP”) tests. The ADP and ACP tests restrict the amount of elective deferral and matching contributions that highly compensated employees (“HCEs”) may receive. However, the Internal Revenue…