401(k) Plans | Know the Rules
The benefits of retirement programs, for both companies and employees, can be substantial, but the rules are complicated. You need to figure out how to help your employees while being compliant.
The benefits of retirement programs, for both companies and employees, can be substantial, but the rules are complicated. You need to figure out how to help your employees while being compliant.
The IRS is reminding taxpayers about the rules for required minimum distributions (RMDs) from retirement accounts. Previous rules stated that a retirement plan account owner must begin taking an RMD annually starting the year they reach 70½ or 72, depending on the birthdate and retirement year of the plan owner.
A company-sponsored retirement plan is one of the most popular benefits a business can offer its employees, and there are many advantages and compelling employer benefits as well. Tax advantages, investing opportunities, and matching contributions are just three of the benefits of a 401(k) plan for employees.
After a year of turmoil and surprises, what will 2021 bring? One certainty is that the federal government is changing a variety of numbers affecting the finances of businesses and individuals.
President Trump signed the SECURE Act of 2019 as part of the government’s spending bill and Congress is planning to enact a number of changes that will significantly affect the retirement landscape. The SECURE Act encourages employers to offer retirement plans that were considered too expensive to administer and allows small employers to set up and offer 401(k) plans.