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401(k) Long-Term, Part Time Rules – What Employers Need to Know

By: Eric Droblyen
December 5th 2023
The SECURE Act’s long-term, part-time rules for 401(k) plans are complicated. Plan design changes can help employers with part-time employees avoid them.
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Mega Backdoor Roth – A Perfect Fit for Solo 401(k) Plans

By: Eric Droblyen
November 7th 2023
Mega backdoor Roth contributions allow high-income individuals to grow tax-free retirement savings quickly. A solo 401(k) plan is a perfect fit for the strategy.
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Is Your Company Part of an Affiliated Service Group? Know for Certain or Risk 401(k) Plan Disqualification

By: Eric Droblyen
October 24th 2023
Determining whether your company is part of an affiliated service group is complex, but necessary to avoid plan errors which can result in plan disqualification.
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The 402(g) Limit For 401(k) Plans – FAQs for Employers

By: Eric Droblyen
October 10th 2023
The 402(g) limit may be the most straightforward 401(k) contribution limit, but it can get complicated fast when an individual contributes to multiple plans in a year.
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403(b) or 401(k): Which is Best for a Tax-Exempt Organization?

By: Eric Droblyen
September 26th 2023
Tax exempts can help their employees save for retirement with a 403(b) or 401(k) plan. Understanding how these plans compare can make the best choice easy.
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4 Questions to Achieve the Ideal 401(k) Plan

By: Eric Droblyen
September 12th 2023
An ideal 401(k) plan helps employees and employers meet their goals at a low cost. Ask your plan provider four questions to achieve one for your business.
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DOL Requests 401(k) Fee Disclosure Feedback; We Responded

By: Eric Droblyen
August 29th 2023
Participant-directed 401(k) plans must distribute a fee disclosure to participants annually. We suggested content changes to the DOL to improve their effectiveness.
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401(k) Contribution Deductibility - What Employers Need to Know

By: Brian Furgala
August 15th 2023
Understanding the deduction rules for 401(k) plan contributions can significantly reduce your business’s tax liability. These rules boil down to limits and timing.
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SECURE 2.0 Non-Discrimination Testing Changes: Good News for Small Businesses

By: Brian Furgala
August 1st 2023
The 401(k) non-discrimination testing changes made by SECURE 2.0 can help a small business increase employee savings and reduce plan costs.
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How to Prepare Your 401(k) Plan for SECURE 2.0 Changes

By: Brian Furgala
July 18th 2023
Not preparing a 401(k) plan for SECURE 2.0 could lead to lower contribution limits, missed tax breaks, or unnecessary administration. Here are changes to consider.
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