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Pros and cons of Safe Harbor matching contribution plans
To ensure 401(k) plans don’t unfairly prioritize senior executives, the IRS uses an annual test usually called ADP. The ADP test compares the average salary deferral percentages...
7/31 deadline for Cycle 3 restatement
It may seem everything is going well with your pre-approved 401(k) plan. But are you on course for Cycle 3 restatement? Pre-approved plans are those sold to employers by...
You think you’re in compliance… your tech says otherwise
Today’s cloud-based business systems simplify and streamline processes like never before. They can help teams around the world collaborate as if they were just around the corner....
You need to know your policy inside and out
A retirement plan is one of the most valuable employee benefits you can offer. By giving your people peace of mind about the future, you’ll inspire them to new heights. But a...
PPP is complicated enough
In 2021, Paycheck Protection Program loan recipients were hit with two pieces of important news: First, the obvious: Many PPP loan holders entered the period where they could...
What the heck is SAS 136 and why you should care
Your independent auditor has always adhered to auditing standards established by The Audit Standards Board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). ...
Top three 401k plan mistakes made this year (and how they might still affect you)
You probably already know your 401k plan must satisfy certain plan qualification requirements enforced by the IRS. But what you may not know is that if your plan fails to meet...
We’re Growing Again! Meet Kimberly Townsend
Kimberly R. Townsend Kim earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Madonna University in 2005. Then, after working as a corporate financial consultant for four years, returned to...
“We’ll take care of the 401k audit for you” and other myths
There are many benefits to having a 401(k) plan for your employees, such as retirement savings for your team, reduced taxes on wages, and reduced taxes for the employer, to name...
There is no such thing as a FREE 401(k) plan
Do you know the real cost of your plan? 401(k) plans are attractive to employers for retaining and recruiting employees, but all 401(k) plans come with a price. No surprise,...
Setting up a 401(k) retirement: Who does what?
Establishing a 401(k) retirement plan is simple. After all, you just have to choose vendors, draft legally sound documents, operate the plan, and stay in compliance. No big deal,...
What to Do If You Make an Eligible Compensation Mistake
It happens... you've performed your audit and discovered some discrepancies. If you've ever found yourself in this position, you're definitely not alone. In fact, eligible...
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