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401(k) Annual Administration - A Checklist for Business Owners

401(k) Annual Administration - A Checklist for Business Owners

By: Eric Droblyen

November 21st 2023

An important 401(k) fiduciary responsibility is ensuring plan administration tasks are completed timely each year. Our checklist makes this job easy.
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401(k) Forfeitures: How and When They Must Be Used

401(k) Forfeitures: How and When They Must Be Used

By: Brian Furgala

June 6th 2023

A forfeiture is the non-vested portion of a 401(k) account when certain events occur. We summarize how and when 401(k) plans must use forfeitures based on IRS rules.
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New 401(k) Audit Rule for Form 5500 is Good News for Small Businesses

New 401(k) Audit Rule for Form 5500 is Good News for Small Businesses

By: Brian Furgala

May 23rd 2023

Recent Form 5500 changes will subject fewer small business 401(k) plans to an independent qualified public accountant audit.
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New 401(k) Lifetime Income Disclosures – What to Know

New 401(k) Lifetime Income Disclosures – What to Know

By: Eric Droblyen

June 22nd 2022

The SECURE Act's lifetime income disclosure should help 401(k) participants understand how much income their account balance could produce in retirement.
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Preventing Identity Theft in a Retirement Program as an Employer

Preventing Identity Theft in a Retirement Program as an Employer

By: Eric Droblyen

July 1st 2021

Identity theft is a big problem with retirement plans. Learn the steps you can take to protect your participants.
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Lost Participants – What Employers Need to Know

Lost Participants – What Employers Need to Know

By: Eric Droblyen

July 1st 2021

One of the most frustrating issues plan sponsors run into is locating “lost” participants. Learn how to handle this issue in this quick read.
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Terminating Your Plan? Here’s What You Need to Know

Terminating Your Plan? Here’s What You Need to Know

By: Eric Droblyen

July 1st 2021

Learn about the process of terminating your 401(k) plan. Discover actions required, fully vesting participant accounts, IRS involvement, participant options & necessary last steps to avoid penalties.
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How to Select an Auditor for the Form 5500

How to Select an Auditor for the Form 5500

By: Eric Droblyen

July 1st 2021

Learn how to select the right 401k auditor, avoid costly mistakes, and ensure compliance with ERISA. Discover what qualities to look for, and where to find reputable auditors.
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401(k) Earned Income – What Employers Need to Know

401(k) Earned Income – What Employers Need to Know

By: Eric Droblyen

June 9th 2021

401(k) plans must allocate and test the contributions made to self-employed individuals using a special definition of plan compensation called earned income.
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How Much Time Does Annual 401(k) Administration Take?

How Much Time Does Annual 401(k) Administration Take?

By: Eric Droblyen

July 8th 2020

401(k) administration shouldn't take small businesses much time. A quality provider will do the heavy lifting, leaving an owner with basic tasks to complete.
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