This is Part 2 in our series Five Ways to Lose Your Tax Exempt Status.
One of the surest ways to sow discord among employees is to cause them to have a large unexpected tax bill. This type of blunder will likely get a similar response to not making payroll. The maintenance of the tax exempt status of 401(k)’s requires some effort but prompt and appropriate action will prevent an unwanted exodus of personnel. The following mentions common plan issues that have tax implications and some useful tips for staying out of trouble. Read the rest of this entry »
Get Moving Now!
The wide gap between the regulatory requirements for 401(k) and 403(b) plans is about to disappear. It’s important to take effective measures now to prevent regulators from cutting into your wallet. And, you don’t want to ignore the IRS. The new requirements issued July 24, 2007 apply to ALL 403(b) plans. Fortunately, the extra requirements, while burdensome, are not insurmountable.