Plan Sponsor Resources

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Plan Sponsor Newsletters

Plan Sponsors need to know what’s happening in the world of retirement plans and they don’t have all day to dedicate to becoming an expert. Full of timely, topical, and informative articles written by industry experts and reviewed by FINRA, the Plan Sponsor Outlook newsletter can help.

Start-Up Plan Tax Credit

Congress understands the effectiveness of 401(k) plans in helping participants reach their retirement savings goals and they created a tax credit for small employers who start 401(k) plans.

Contribution Limits Table

Each year, the IRS announces a number of limits that apply to qualified retirement plans.

Plan Sponsor Newsletters

Hidden fees, high expenses, administrative complexity, prudent expert investment due diligence, failed compliance testing, personal liability…No wonder only 14% of small employers offer 401(k) plans.

Start-Up Plan Tax Credits

Congress understands the effectiveness of 401(k) plans in helping participants reach their retirement savings goals. As such, in 2001 as part of a new law, they created a tax credit of up to $1,500 ($500 per year for three years) for small employers who start 401(k) plans to help defray the costs of starting and administering the plan. With the passing of the SECURE Act in 2019, Congress further increased the potential tax credit to a maximum of $5,000 annually.

To take the credit, contact your tax advisor or obtain Form 8881 , Credit for Small Employer Pension Plan Start-Up Costs, and follow the instructions.

Contribution Limits

Each year, the IRS announces a number of limits that apply to qualified retirement plans. The table below summarizes some of these limits.