Technical Facts

Long-Term Part-Time Employees in 401(k)

The SECURE Act provided a timeline to allow certain previously exempt employees access to defer into a 401(k) plan.

Notice Requirements for ERISA Plans

Distribution/Timing Requirements - For any participant directed 401(k) and ERISA 403(b) plans

Plan Limits & Cost of Living Adjustments

Plans Limits may fluctuate annually for Cost of Living Adjustments made by the IRS

Important Due Dates

It is imperative that one be aware of essential due dates associated with employee contributions, deduction deadlines, and tax filings

Tax Credit for Plan Startup Costs

The SECURE Act has provided sizable tax credits to plans established for tax years after 2019

Automatic Enrollment

Automatic enrollment allows an employer to automatically deduct elective deferrals from an employee’s wages unless the employee makes an election not to contribute or to contribute a diffferent amount. Any plan that allows elective salary deferrals (such as a 401(k) or SIMPLE IRA plan) can have this feature.