The Roth 401(k)

The Roth 401(k)

The Roth 401(k) In 1997, the Internal Revenue Code was amended to permit individuals to make contributions to a new type of IRA called a “Roth IRA.” Contributions to a Roth IRA are included in an individual’s income and, unlike distributions from a...
The Roth 401(k)

Guide to Distributions From 401(k) Plans

Guide to Distributions From 401(k) Plans A 401(k) plan permits employees to defer a portion of their salaries on a pre-tax basis with the objective of accumulating assets for retirement. Additional assets are accumulated if the employer makes matching and/or profit...
The Roth 401(k)

IRS Issues Final 401(k) Regulations

IRS Issues Final 401(k) Regulations The Internal Revenue Service has at long last issued final regulations under sections 401(k) and 401(m) of the Internal Revenue Code. The regulations, issued on December 29, 2004, make some significant changes to the proposed...
The Roth 401(k)

Participant-Directed Account Liability

Participant-Directed Account Liability A major trend in qualified plans, particularly 401(k) plans, is participant-directed accounts, which enable a retirement plan to give participants control over investment of their own plan accounts. Often times, plans are...