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Options to Correct a Failed ADP/ACP Test

By: Eric Droblyen
September 24th 2024
If you’re a business owner, understanding your options for correcting a failed ADP/ACP test can help you mitigate the consequences - or avoid them altogether.
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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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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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The 415(c) Limit For 401(k) Plans – FAQs for Employers

By: Eric Droblyen
September 13th 2022
The 415(c) limit caps the “annual additions” a 401(k) plan can allocate to participants each “limitation year.” To avoid violations, check out our FAQ.
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The ADP and ACP Tests - What You Need to Know

By: Eric Droblyen
July 1st 2021
Learn about the ADP & ACP tests – the two of the three main 401(k) nondiscrimination tests.
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The Top Heavy Test - What You Need to Know

By: Eric Droblyen
July 1st 2021
Learn everything you need to know about the Top Heavy Test – an important 401(k) nondiscrimination test.
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401(k) Nondiscrimination Testing - Basics and Deadlines

By: Eric Droblyen
January 19th 2021
401(k) plans must pass nondiscrimination tests each year to confirm HCEs do not disproportionately benefit and that no IRS contribution limits are exceeded.
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401(k) Testing – Deadlines Employers Should Know

By: Eric Droblyen
January 22nd 2020
While a professional TPA usually completes 401k testing, employers must understand the deadlines that apply to test corrections and contribution deposits.
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How to Attribute Family Ownership When 401(k) Plan Testing

By: Eric Droblyen
November 27th 2019
Under the 401(k) family attribution rules, individuals are attributed the ownership of family members. These rules can greatly affect plan test results.
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401(k) Plan Coverage Testing – What Employers Need to Know

By: Eric Droblyen
April 18th 2018
The IRC section 410(b) coverage test ensures a 401(k) plan sufficiently covers Non-Highly Compensated Employees. Employers should understand its basics.
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