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Attract and Retain Talent with a 401(k) and Cash Balance Pension Plan

Attract and Retain Talent with a 401(k) and Cash Balance Pension Plan

Learn how sponsoring a 401(k)/Cash Balance Pension combination can help attract and retain top talent, maximize retirement savings, and provide significant tax benefits.

8/10/2024
Understanding Brother-Sister Controlled Groups and Their Impact on Employee Benefit Plans

Understanding Brother-Sister Controlled Groups and...

Learn about brother-sister controlled groups, their structure, and how they impact employee benefit plans for business owners.

8/10/2024
Cash Balance Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan Deduction Limits

Cash Balance Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan Deductio...

Learn about the deduction limits for Cash Balance Pension Plans and 401(k) Plans, and how to maximize contributions while ensuring compliance with tax...

8/10/2024
Understanding Vesting and Retirement Benefits for Business Owners

Understanding Vesting and Retirement Benefits for ...

Learn about the importance of vesting, the options available for retirement benefits, and the responsibilities of employers after an employee separate...

8/11/2024
Understanding Common Control Rules and Their Impact on Employee Benefit Plans

Understanding Common Control Rules and Their Impac...

Learn about common control rules, their importance in ensuring fairness in employee benefit plans, and their impact on businesses with common ownershi...

8/11/2024
Constructive Ownership Attribution Rules

Constructive Ownership Attribution Rules

A detailed guide on the regulations surrounding constructive ownership and its importance in establishing a controlled group.

8/11/2024
Designing a Customized Retirement Plan

Designing a Customized Retirement Plan

A comprehensive guide on evaluating and designing a customized retirement plan for your company, including benefits, design steps, and tax-saving stra...

8/11/2024
Highly Compensated Employees

Highly Compensated Employees

Understanding the definition of highly compensated employees (HCEs) for retirement plans, including rules for ownership, compensation, and nondiscrimi...

8/11/2024
Introduction to Safe Harbor 401(k) Plans and Cash Balance Pension Plans

Introduction to Safe Harbor 401(k) Plans and Cash ...

Explore the benefits and features of Safe Harbor 401(k) Plans and Cash Balance Pension Plans. Learn how these retirement plans can offer significant t...

8/11/2024
Life Insurance in a Qualified Plan

Life Insurance in a Qualified Plan

Explore the benefits and drawbacks of including life insurance in a qualified pension plan. Learn how this strategy can offer tax advantages, protect ...

8/11/2024
Limits on Contributions and Benefits

Limits on Contributions and Benefits

Understand the restrictions on benefits and contributions for defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Learn about the annual limits and compen...

8/11/2024
Non-qualified Deferred Compensation Plans

Non-qualified Deferred Compensation Plans

Explore the features, advantages, and disadvantages of Non-qualified Deferred Compensation Plans designed for executives. Understand how these plans o...

8/12/2024