by Taylor Brown | Feb 28, 2011 | Uncategorized
Do You Know Who Your Employees Are? USA Today recently ran an article describing how many companies are using alternative work arrangements to meet staffing needs during the economic recovery. Such arrangements may include use of leased employees, independent...
by Taylor Brown | Jan 30, 2011 | Uncategorized
Cash Balance Plans 101 Cash balance plans have enjoyed a recent resurgence in popularity. However, these plans, which can provide tax-deductible benefits as much as five times greater than 401(k) profit sharing plans, have actually existed for more than 30 years. When...
by Taylor Brown | Dec 14, 2010 | Uncategorized
IRS and Social Security Annual Limitations 2011 Limit 2011 2010 2009 2008 Maximum compensation limit $245,000 $245,000 $245,000 $230,000 Defined contribution plan maximum contribution $49,000 $49,000 $49,000 $46,000 Defined benefit plan maximum benefit $195,000...
by Taylor Brown | Dec 14, 2010 | Uncategorized
Plan Year-End “To Do” List The end of the year is fast approaching which signals important assignments for plan administrators. First are the items that must be completed by year-end, such as establishing a new plan or making required minimum...
by Taylor Brown | Aug 14, 2010 | Uncategorized
Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan Offers Many Advantages The continuing popularity of the 401(k) plan has made it the most widely used savings plan in the country. As employers have had to shift limited resources to cover the ever-increasing cost of other benefits, the ability...
by Taylor Brown | Jun 14, 2010 | Uncategorized
Roth 401(k) FAQs Designated Roth contributions (a/k/a Roth 401(k) or Roth deferrals) have been available since 2006, but a change in the tax laws governing Roth IRAs has reenergized discussions about this feature. This article is in Q&A format and addresses some...
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