A Roth 403(b) allows participants to make after-tax contributions to their 403(b) retirement plan. Earnings on Roth 403(b) contributions grow tax-free, meaning distributions are not taxed. Unlike Roth IRAs, there are no income limits for Roth 403(b) contributions. Potential benefits include tax-free growth and avoiding taxes in retirement. Those who may benefit most are younger participants, those expecting higher future taxes, and highly compensated employees ineligible for Roth IRAs. Adding a Roth 403(b) requires amending the plan, communicating the change, and following rules on contributions, withdrawals, and recordkeeping.
In Hong Kong, personal tax is often referred to salary tax. Both corporate and personal tax rates of Hong Kong are considered as one of the lowest in the world. Check out guide to learn more.
For eight years, Richard (Dick)Shafer has advised not-for-profit plan fiduciaries as executive director of Well and Good LLC, in Madison, Wisconsin. Prior to his work in Madison, Dick Shafer gained expertise in 403(b) retirement plans in California and Massachusetts.
In Hong Kong, personal tax is often referred to salary tax. Both corporate and personal tax rates of Hong Kong are considered as one of the lowest in the world. Check out guide to learn more.
For eight years, Richard (Dick)Shafer has advised not-for-profit plan fiduciaries as executive director of Well and Good LLC, in Madison, Wisconsin. Prior to his work in Madison, Dick Shafer gained expertise in 403(b) retirement plans in California and Massachusetts.
As the name implies, the “Roth 401(k)” is a hybrid retirement plan that an employer can provide to its employees. This type of plan combines several elements of traditional 401(k) plans with Roth IRA features in designated accounts.
A resident of Madison, Wisconsin, Richard Shafer is the executive director of Well and Good LLC. In that capacity, Richard Shafer furnishes investment advice to retirement plan fiduciaries, including plans established under Code section 403(b).
Based in Madison, Wisconsin, Well and Good LLC Executive Director Richard (Dick) Shafer draws upon financial industry experience and fiduciary best practices to advise retirement plan sponsors. Dick Shafer focuses on retirement plans of independent schools and other not-for-profit organizations beyond Madison -- throughout the United States including New York, California and Massachusetts.
In today’s dynamic employment landscape, offering competitive benefits is crucial for attracting and retaining top talent. Among these benefits, a 401(k) retirement plan stands out as a cornerstone of financial security for employees. However, navigating the intricate web of 401(k) tax laws can be daunting, even for seasoned professionals. At SBA Tax Consultants, we understand the importance of providing comprehensive guidance on 401(k) plans to ensure both employers and employees maximize their benefits while remaining compliant with IRS regulations. In this blog, we delve into the nuances of 401(k) tax laws, empowering SBA Tax Consultants and their clients to secure their financial futures effectively.
COVID-19: The Impact on Retirement PlansCBIZ, Inc.
As COVID-19 continues to impact the stock market and organizations around the world, we understand that you have concerns about how recent market fluctuations may affect your retirement plan. What you should know is that there are options you may have to minimize these effects on your business and your employees. We’ve developed a summary of these complex issues in this whitepaper. You will learn about:
- Impacts to both defined benefit plans and defined contribution plans
- Potential options for your organization to minimize negative effects on your business and your employees
- Legislative updates from the CARES Act
- Important considerations and actions to take next
"Is Your 403(b) Plan Covered by ERISAmcarruthers
"Is Your 403(b) Plan Covered by ERISA, Must it Be-and Does it Matter? A Slight Twist in the 403(b) Plan Kaleidoscope Provides Another Picture"
By: Jim Culbreth
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It is never too early to save for your retirement. For a start, you can estimate the amount that you need to have before you can retire comfortably using financial calculators found on sites such as CNN Money, Kiplinger, Motley Fool, and TIAA-CREF financial services. The good part is, there are many different types of retirement plans that you can participate, individually or with your employers. To help you save for retirement, there are many government-regulated and government-approved retirement accounts that you can contribute a certain amount to annually. Why should you enroll in a retirement plan NOWnow? Did you know that your retirement can last for 30 years or more? A common rule to follow is that a retiree will need up to 80% of his/her annual income today to retire comfortably. Unfortunately, the average benefit amount paid monthly by the Social Security Administration is only $1,177.
Below are many advantages why you should start saving NOWnow:
· Tax on employee and employer contributions is deferred until distributed.
· Investment gains in the plan are not taxed until distributed.
· Retirement assets can be carried from one employer to another.
· Contributions can be made easily through payroll deduction.
· Saver’s Credit is available.
· Flexible plan options are available.
· Better financial security at retirement.
Future Retirement Savings Value - Assuming 6% annual return Comment by Exploring Series: You need to insert a caption for this table and the next table.
Monthly Savings
5 years
15 years
20 years
$50
$3,506
$14,614
$23,218
$200
$14,024
$58,456
$92,870
$500
$35,059
$146,136
$232,176
Source: http://www.irs.gov/Retirement-Plans/Plan-Participant,-Employee/Retirement-Topics-Benefits-of-Saving-Now
A contribution is defined as the amount that an employee and an employer can put into a retirement plan. There are, however, varying limits on how much we (including both employers and employees) can contribute to any of the retirement plan. Each plan has its own rules and criteria, and must specifically state that contributions or benefits cannot exceed certain limits. Employees can participate in contributions via salary reduction. Employers can match employees’ contributions or contribute outright a certain amount into the employees’ retirement account.
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There are two major kinds of IRAs – traditional and Roth. A traditional IRA is a way to save for retirement that gives you tax advantages. It allows you to make tax-deferred investments to provide financial security when you retire. Your traditional IRA contributions may be tax-deductible. The deduction may be limited if you or your spouse is covered by a retirement pla ...
Jane Rogers addresses how to locate missing participants and Steven Greenapple explains the various fiduciary issues raised when selling an ESOP company.
Eight Key Questions for IRC § 409A Compliance -
The Gatekeeper to Structuring Effective Deferred Compensation Arrangements
Internal Revenue Code § 409A ("§409A") establishes several critical hurdles to tax deferrals by imposing a complex series of requirements governing plan documentation, the timing and content of elections to defer compensation, and the form and timing of the actual payment of deferred compensation. Failure to meet these requirements subjects the individual deferring the compensation to substantial additional tax penalties.
A Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan is a relatively new type of 401(k) Plan that automatically meets certain IRS non-discrimination requirements, unlike a traditional 401(k) plan, if the employer commits to making one of two types of employer contributions. The first is a 3% of pay non-elective (profit sharing) contribution required to be made on behalf of any participant who has met the eligibility requirements for salary deferral contributions,whether or not the participant actually participates in the salary deferral arrangement.The second type of contribution is an employer matching contribution whose formula,in the aggregate, may not be less than 100% on the first 3% of a participant’s pay deferred to the plan and 50% on the next 2% of a participant’s pay deferred to the plan.A participant must actually participate in the salary deferral arrangement to be eligible for the employer matching contribution.
The employer’s chosen Safe Harbor contribution must be 100% vested when made for each participant, but there are certain withdrawal restrictions that apply to these types of contributions resembling those that apply to salary deferral contributions.
Even with the most earnest intentions, mistakes inside of a retirement plan will most likely happen from time to time. Plan sponsors can take solace in knowing that there is a corrective solution for nearly every compliance problem. Knowing how to correct a plan error will help plan sponsors act swiftly so as not to ripen the problem should one occur. It can also help save the plan sponsor money. In this program, Multnomah Group will provide an overview of the correction programs available through both the Internal Revenue Service (for Internal Revenue Code issues) and the Department of Labor (for issues under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act).
As the name implies, the “Roth 401(k)” is a hybrid retirement plan that an employer can provide to its employees. This type of plan combines several elements of traditional 401(k) plans with Roth IRA features in designated accounts.
A resident of Madison, Wisconsin, Richard Shafer is the executive director of Well and Good LLC. In that capacity, Richard Shafer furnishes investment advice to retirement plan fiduciaries, including plans established under Code section 403(b).
Based in Madison, Wisconsin, Well and Good LLC Executive Director Richard (Dick) Shafer draws upon financial industry experience and fiduciary best practices to advise retirement plan sponsors. Dick Shafer focuses on retirement plans of independent schools and other not-for-profit organizations beyond Madison -- throughout the United States including New York, California and Massachusetts.
In today’s dynamic employment landscape, offering competitive benefits is crucial for attracting and retaining top talent. Among these benefits, a 401(k) retirement plan stands out as a cornerstone of financial security for employees. However, navigating the intricate web of 401(k) tax laws can be daunting, even for seasoned professionals. At SBA Tax Consultants, we understand the importance of providing comprehensive guidance on 401(k) plans to ensure both employers and employees maximize their benefits while remaining compliant with IRS regulations. In this blog, we delve into the nuances of 401(k) tax laws, empowering SBA Tax Consultants and their clients to secure their financial futures effectively.
COVID-19: The Impact on Retirement PlansCBIZ, Inc.
As COVID-19 continues to impact the stock market and organizations around the world, we understand that you have concerns about how recent market fluctuations may affect your retirement plan. What you should know is that there are options you may have to minimize these effects on your business and your employees. We’ve developed a summary of these complex issues in this whitepaper. You will learn about:
- Impacts to both defined benefit plans and defined contribution plans
- Potential options for your organization to minimize negative effects on your business and your employees
- Legislative updates from the CARES Act
- Important considerations and actions to take next
"Is Your 403(b) Plan Covered by ERISAmcarruthers
"Is Your 403(b) Plan Covered by ERISA, Must it Be-and Does it Matter? A Slight Twist in the 403(b) Plan Kaleidoscope Provides Another Picture"
By: Jim Culbreth
IntroductionComment by Exploring Series This is listed as a Head.docxvrickens
Introduction Comment by Exploring Series: This is listed as a Heading 2, but it should be Heading 1. Please change this heading to a Heading 1 style.
It is never too early to save for your retirement. For a start, you can estimate the amount that you need to have before you can retire comfortably using financial calculators found on sites such as CNN Money, Kiplinger, Motley Fool, and TIAA-CREF financial services. The good part is, there are many different types of retirement plans that you can participate, individually or with your employers. To help you save for retirement, there are many government-regulated and government-approved retirement accounts that you can contribute a certain amount to annually. Why should you enroll in a retirement plan NOWnow? Did you know that your retirement can last for 30 years or more? A common rule to follow is that a retiree will need up to 80% of his/her annual income today to retire comfortably. Unfortunately, the average benefit amount paid monthly by the Social Security Administration is only $1,177.
Below are many advantages why you should start saving NOWnow:
· Tax on employee and employer contributions is deferred until distributed.
· Investment gains in the plan are not taxed until distributed.
· Retirement assets can be carried from one employer to another.
· Contributions can be made easily through payroll deduction.
· Saver’s Credit is available.
· Flexible plan options are available.
· Better financial security at retirement.
Future Retirement Savings Value - Assuming 6% annual return Comment by Exploring Series: You need to insert a caption for this table and the next table.
Monthly Savings
5 years
15 years
20 years
$50
$3,506
$14,614
$23,218
$200
$14,024
$58,456
$92,870
$500
$35,059
$146,136
$232,176
Source: http://www.irs.gov/Retirement-Plans/Plan-Participant,-Employee/Retirement-Topics-Benefits-of-Saving-Now
A contribution is defined as the amount that an employee and an employer can put into a retirement plan. There are, however, varying limits on how much we (including both employers and employees) can contribute to any of the retirement plan. Each plan has its own rules and criteria, and must specifically state that contributions or benefits cannot exceed certain limits. Employees can participate in contributions via salary reduction. Employers can match employees’ contributions or contribute outright a certain amount into the employees’ retirement account.
Traditional Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs) Comment by Exploring Series: Please change all headings formatted with Heading 3 to Heading 2 style.
There are two major kinds of IRAs – traditional and Roth. A traditional IRA is a way to save for retirement that gives you tax advantages. It allows you to make tax-deferred investments to provide financial security when you retire. Your traditional IRA contributions may be tax-deductible. The deduction may be limited if you or your spouse is covered by a retirement pla ...
Jane Rogers addresses how to locate missing participants and Steven Greenapple explains the various fiduciary issues raised when selling an ESOP company.
Eight Key Questions for IRC § 409A Compliance -
The Gatekeeper to Structuring Effective Deferred Compensation Arrangements
Internal Revenue Code § 409A ("§409A") establishes several critical hurdles to tax deferrals by imposing a complex series of requirements governing plan documentation, the timing and content of elections to defer compensation, and the form and timing of the actual payment of deferred compensation. Failure to meet these requirements subjects the individual deferring the compensation to substantial additional tax penalties.
A Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan is a relatively new type of 401(k) Plan that automatically meets certain IRS non-discrimination requirements, unlike a traditional 401(k) plan, if the employer commits to making one of two types of employer contributions. The first is a 3% of pay non-elective (profit sharing) contribution required to be made on behalf of any participant who has met the eligibility requirements for salary deferral contributions,whether or not the participant actually participates in the salary deferral arrangement.The second type of contribution is an employer matching contribution whose formula,in the aggregate, may not be less than 100% on the first 3% of a participant’s pay deferred to the plan and 50% on the next 2% of a participant’s pay deferred to the plan.A participant must actually participate in the salary deferral arrangement to be eligible for the employer matching contribution.
The employer’s chosen Safe Harbor contribution must be 100% vested when made for each participant, but there are certain withdrawal restrictions that apply to these types of contributions resembling those that apply to salary deferral contributions.
Even with the most earnest intentions, mistakes inside of a retirement plan will most likely happen from time to time. Plan sponsors can take solace in knowing that there is a corrective solution for nearly every compliance problem. Knowing how to correct a plan error will help plan sponsors act swiftly so as not to ripen the problem should one occur. It can also help save the plan sponsor money. In this program, Multnomah Group will provide an overview of the correction programs available through both the Internal Revenue Service (for Internal Revenue Code issues) and the Department of Labor (for issues under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act).
The legislative landscape in which retirement plans must operate is constantly evolving to meet the need for an appropriate level of industry regulation. Legislative and regulatory activity during 2013 to date has created numerous opportunities and challenges that retirement plan sponsors must address. In this program, Erik Daley, CFA, will provide an overview of this year's legislative and regulatory developments and focus on practical, consultative tips on how they might apply to your retirement plan.
The past 30 years has born witness to the collapse of the private pension system with for-profit employers, tax-exempt entities and now the governmental sponsors replacing defined benefit pension programs with defined contribution plans. This practice spawned a well-documented transfer of investment and funding risk from employer to employee. Now, most defined contribution plans render the employee the sole decision maker on the four factors that determine an employee's ability to retire successfully: contribution rate, investment strategy/return, time horizon, and spending needs in retirement.<br /><br /> In this presentation we will address what employers can do to help employees meet the demands of the new retirement plan era.
Under ERISA Section 408(b)(2), retirement plan fees must be reasonable in light of the services being rendered. Retirement plan fees are also a hot target in the courts, most notably with last year's Tussey vs. ABB, Inc. decision. In this presentation, we discuss just what the reasonableness standard means for today's retirement plan sponsors, and an action plan for employers.
Retirement plan fiduciaries have a responsibility for the prudent selection and monitoring of plan investments. If your investment selection decisions are based solely on investment style, fees and historical returns, you may be missing the larger picture. In this presentation, we present a rigorous, multi-step process for selecting investment managers to serve your plan’s and participant’s needs. Using a use case scenario, we will demonstrate how to define the “Investment Universe”, the use and limitations of quantitative analysis, conducting proper qualitative due diligence, and the selection of a prudent investment for a participant-directed defined contribution retirement plan.
Target date funds are quickly becoming the dominant investment option within many defined contribution retirement plans. Regulators have taken notice with the Department of Labor (DOL) contemplating new disclosure requirements for plans offering target date funds.
In order for a plan sponsor to meet their fiduciary obligations to prudently select and monitor their target date funds, a thorough analysis is necessary because of the underlying complexity of these products and their unique structure relative to the traditional "core" investment options that defined contribution sponsors are used to evaluating.
In this program, we present a framework for a sound fiduciary evaluation of a target date series.
Retirement plan sponsors have a multitude of recordkeeping vendors from which to choose in assisting them with plan administration, compliance and participant education. Each potential vendor espouses a value proposition, which must be weighed in relationship to the plan’s needs, goals and objectives to determine if that particular vendor is a suitable fit.
While conducting a vendor search may seem burdensome, the benefits associated with the search make it more than worthwhile. By conducting a vendor search, plan sponsors can satisfy certain fiduciary responsibilities and optimize the plan’s benefit to its participants. Moreover, the perceived vendor search burden is significantly eased when a few simple best practices are followed.
In this presentation, we explore the benefits and best practices associated with conducting a vendor search. It concludes with three case studies that demonstrate the positive results and improvements that plan sponsors might expect from a well executed vendor search.
1. F AQ: ROTH 403(B) 1
What is a Roth 403(b)?
Organizations sponsoring 403(b) plans may allow participants to make Roth 403(b) contributions on an
after-tax basis. When a plan sponsor elects to add a Roth 403(b) feature, Roth 403(b) contributions
are recordkeeper separately from other contributions to the plan so that the special rules applicable to
Roth 403(b) contributions may be followed. In this way, the Roth 403(b) is not a separate retirement
plan, but rather it is a unique feature of the 403(b) plan sponsored by the organization. Participants
simply direct desired contributions in their chosen proportions (up to the stated legal maximums) to the
pre-tax 403(b) deferral source and/or the after-tax Roth 403(b) source using the administrative
processes supported by the plan sponsor and the recordkeeping vendor. The participant’s decision to
designate certain contributions as Roth contributions is irrevocable.
What are the potential benefits of adding a Roth 403(b) feature to the 403(b) plan?
Adopting a Roth 403(b) feature allows participants to contribute after-tax dollars to their retirement plan
account. Earnings, if any, on the Roth 403(b) contributions grow on a tax-free basis, meaning that
participants will not pay income tax on distributions from the Roth 403(b) contribution source. In
addition to the avoidance of tax on Roth earnings, highly compensated participants who are not able to
make Roth IRA contributions because their adjusted gross income is higher than the established
maximum are not subject to similar income restrictions when deciding whether to make Roth 403(b)
contributions. Unlike Roth IRAs, there are no maximum income limits for Roth 403(b) contributions.
What types of employees are more likely to benefit from the Roth 403(b) feature?
The following types of employees are more likely to benefit from the addition of a Roth 403(b) feature:
• Participants who have a longer period of time until retirement, giving them a longer period of
time to accumulate tax-free earnings.
• Participants who expect to be in a higher tax bracket later when they take distributions from
the Roth 403(b) contribution source.
• Highly compensated employees who are not eligible for a Roth IRA due to adjusted gross
income thresholds.
• Participants who want to ensure that their beneficiaries receive tax-free dollars.
Participants who may not benefit from the Roth feature are those expecting Social Security benefits to
be their main source of retirement income, participants expecting the same or a lower income tax rate
in retirement, and lower income participants who qualify for certain tax credits in current taxable years.
2. Is there a limit on Roth 403(b) contributions?
Yes, the combined contribution limit for both after-tax Roth contributions and pre-tax 403(b)
contributions is set by Internal Revenue Code §402(g). The limit is $17,000 in 2012, plus an additional
$5,500 in catch-up contributions if the participant will be age 50 or older at the end of the year. Age 50
catch-up contributions may be designated as Roth contributions. The applicable contribution limits may
be increased in later years to reflect cost-of-living adjustments. Participants who make Roth 403(b)
contributions within the 403(b) plan may also make Roth IRA contributions to their Roth IRA up to the
stated Roth IRA contribution maximums, so long as they meet the Roth IRA eligibility requirements.
Are there any special rules that apply to the Roth 403(b) contributions?
Yes, the following special rules apply to Roth 403(b) contributions:
• Unlike pre-tax 403(b) contributions, after-tax Roth 403(b) contributions do not reduce the
participant's taxable income when they are made and earnings on these contributions are
generally not taxable upon withdrawal.
• Plan sponsors must give participants the opportunity at least once per plan year to make
designated Roth contributions.
• The qualified distribution criteria applicable to withdrawals of Roth 403(b) amounts require that
the Roth account be established for at least 5 years prior to the withdrawal request (measured
generally from the first day of the first taxable year during which Roth 403(b) contributions are
made) AND the distribution is being taken after the participant reaches age 59 1/2, becomes
permanently disabled or dies. If these criteria are not met, the participant will be taxed on the
Roth 403(b) earnings.
Can participants roll over their Roth 403(b) contributions to other retirement plans or IRAs?
Once a participant is eligible for a distribution from the Roth 403(b) contribution source, Roth 403(b)
accounts may be rolled directly into other designated Roth accounts, including those established in a
Roth 401(k), a Roth 403(b), a Roth 457(b) or a Roth IRA. Rollovers of Roth accounts may have an
impact on the 5-year holding period described above. Indirect rollovers of Roth 403(b) contributions
are problematic and should be avoided.
3. What is an in-plan Roth rollover?
An in-plan Roth rollover is a distribution from a participant’s non-Roth contribution sources that is rolled
over to the Roth contribution source within the same plan at the participant’s direction. After weighing
the administrative impacts and special rules associated with in-plan Roth rollovers, plan sponsors can
decide whether or not to allow them.
Can participants take loans from their after-tax Roth 403(b) contributions?
Yes, plan sponsors may decide to permit participant loans from Roth 403(b) contribution sources.
However, the plan sponsor’s administrative processes related to participant loans may be affected by a
decision to allow loans from the after-tax Roth contributions. Plan loans are subject to certain legal
requirements and the plan sponsor’s administrative policies.
Can a participant be automatically enrolled in the Roth 403(b) feature?
Yes, a plan sponsor can elect to automatically enroll its employees in the 403(b) plan for purposes of
pre-tax and after-tax Roth contributions. The automatic enrollment rules apply and the plan must state
how the employer will allocate automatic contributions between pre-tax contributions and Roth
contributions.
If the employer makes a matching contribution to the plan, will that contribution also need to be
made on a participant's Roth 403(b) contributions?
The plan's design will determine whether the employer will make the stated employer contribution on
Roth 403(b) contributions. The employer must decide to include or exclude Roth contributions for
purposes of making the matching contribution. If matching contributions are made by the employer on
the participant’s Roth 403(b) contributions, the matching contributions are made on a pre-tax basis and
earnings on the employer-made matching contributions are taxable at distribution.
How is a Roth 403(b) feature established in a 403(b) plan?
A Roth 403(b) feature may be added to a 403(b) plan at any time by adopting a plan amendment
prescribing the addition of the Roth 403(b) feature. A thoughtful communications strategy will promote
the feature to the participant population so that they understand and feel comfortable using it.
Additionally, the payroll file transmitting contribution and other data each payroll period may need to be
updated to include a column for Roth 403(b) contributions. Each recordkeeping vendor will have its
own administrative requirements for the establishment and operation of a Roth 403(b) feature.
4. In summary, what are the general requirements associated with establishing a Roth 403(b)
feature?
The general requirements for adopting a Roth 403(b) feature are:
Check with your retirement plan's recordkeeper to determine how the adoption of a Roth
403(b) feature would impact the administration of the plan;
Amend the plan document to adopt a Roth 403(b) provision and set rules around how this
feature will be administered;
Make any necessary changes to internal administrative procedures;
Effectively communicate the addition of the Roth 403(b) feature to participants and employees
(plan sponsors may also conduct surveys or solicit feedback from a focus group to determine
participant interest in a Roth 403(b) feature);
Allow participants the opportunity to make designated Roth contributions at least once
annually; and,
Follow the plan’s Roth 403(b) provisions and continue to educate participants about the
potential benefits of this feature on an ongoing basis.
Additional requirements may apply depending upon the plan’s design and the vendor’s administrative
processes.
Where can I find additional information regarding the adoption of a Roth 403(b) feature?
Your consultant at the Multnomah Group can help you determine whether adopting a Roth feature
would be advantageous for your plan.
Multnomah Group, Inc.
Phone: (888) 559-0159
Fax: (800) 997-3010
www.multnomahgroup.com
1 This FAQ is not intended to be legal advice and should not be construed as such. Information relayed herein is representative of the Multnomah Group’s current
understanding of the law. While the Multnomah Group has made every reasonable effort to ensure that the information contained herein is factual, we do not
warrant its accuracy. Additionally, this FAQ does not embody a comprehensive legal study, but rather reflects the information most often sought by our clients. As
the information contained herein is general in nature, you are urged to contact your legal adviser with questions related to the specific application of these rules to
your plan.