An average retired couple age 65 in 2023 may need approximately $315,000 saved (after tax) to cover health care expenses in retirement1. Workers younger than age 55 expect to retire before age 62 2 35% say they will retire before age 65 2 55 or older workers expect...
On November 22, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule, Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights, that will make it easier for Plan Sponsors to consider ESG or “Environmental, Social and Corporate...
How to Take Advantage of Retroactive Cash Balance Plans - A Tax-Friendly Solution A cash balance plan is designed to maximize tax deferrals to the owner and key staff and significantly accelerate the process of saving for retirement, often suitable for small to...
The Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program (VFCP) allows plan sponsors and other responsible fiduciaries to voluntarily self-correct 19 specific prohibited transactions that violate the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) without incurring a penalty....
Upcoming Compliance Deadlines for Defined Contribution Plans Reminders for Plan Participants March 15 Employer contributions due to the retirement plan’s trust for S-corporations and partnerships with December 31 fiscal year-ends, in order to take deductions...
The SECURE 2.0 Act raises the age from 72 to 73 when individuals must begin taking RMDs from their retirement accounts. Reduced penalties include: Failure to take an RMD is reduced from 50% to 25% The penalty is further reduced to 10% if a failure is corrected ...