Safe harbor plans are popular in a tight labor market
With the labor market becoming more competitive, employers are looking for new ways to attract and retain good employees. A safe harbor match designed 401(k) plan provides a generous and popular benefit. By opening a safe harbor plan you are investing in your employees’ retirement and incentivizing them to save at the same time. Why […]
Should your business add Roth contributions to its 401(k)?
Offering employees a retirement plan is a great incentive for retaining employees and for recruiting new ones. If you don’t already offer a plan for your employees, an available tax credit may make it something worth considering. If your business does sponsor a 401(k) plan, you might someday consider adding designated Roth contributions. Here are […]
IRS extends some (but not all) employee benefit plan deadlines
The IRS recently issued Notice 2020-23, expanding on previously issued guidance extending certain tax filing and payment deadlines in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. This guidance applies to specified filing obligations and other “specified actions” that would otherwise be due on or after April 1, 2020, and before July 15, 2020. It extends […]
CARES Act changes retirement plan and charitable contribution rules
As we all try to keep ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities safe from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, you may be wondering about some of the recent tax changes that were part of a tax law passed on March 27. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act contains a variety of relief, […]
What individuals need to know about the new CARES Act
The third coronavirus relief package – the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) – has been passed by Congress and signed by President Trump. The CARES Act contains provisions designed to help both businesses and individuals. Click here to read about the provisions affecting businesses. Below is a look at those provisions […]
Give your 401(k) plan a checkup at least once a year
In many industries, offering a 401(k) plan is a competitive necessity. If you don’t offer one and a competitor does, it could mean the difference in a job candidate’s decision to accept their offer over yours. It could even send employees heading for the door. If you do not currently have a retirement plan for […]
April 1 deadline for RMD from retirement accounts
It’s nearing that time again for the deadline to take required minimum distributions from retirement accounts. April 1, 2020, is the deadline for those who turned 70 ½ in 2019 to take their required minimum distribution from their IRA and workplace retirement plans. The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (SECURE […]
Numerous tax limits affecting businesses have increased for 2020
An array of tax-related limits that affect businesses are annually indexed for inflation, and many have increased for 2020. Here are some that may be important to you and your business. Social Security tax The amount of employees’ earnings that are subject to Social Security tax is capped for 2020 at $137,700 (up from $132,900 […]
SECURE Act brings changes to employer-sponsored retirement plans
Several provisions in the newly enacted SECURE Act could impact employers who offer – or who are planning to offer – their employees a retirement plan. Below is a look at some of the important elements of the SECURE Act that may affect your current retirement plan (or your decision to create a new one). […]
Contribution limits for 401(k) plans increasing in 2020; IRA limits remain the same
The contribution limits for employees with 401(k), 403(b) and most 457 plans will increase in 2020 from 19,000 to $19,500. The catch-up contribution limit for employees 50 and older who participate in these plans is increased from $6,000 to $6,500. The income ranges for determining eligibility to make deductible contributions to traditional IRAs and Roth […]