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401(K)

A Flexible Salary Deferral Plan
Today any size and virtually any type of organization may establish a 401(K). Very simply you may require employees to be age 21 and, work one year (usually 1000 hours) before being eligible to participate. Employees may defer up to $10,000 per year (1999). You may choose to make matching contributions and/or pro-rata contributions based on pay. A participant's total contributions may not exceed the lesser of $30,000 or 25% of gross pay less the salary deferrals. 401(K) plans are subject to ADP and/or ACP tests as well as top heavy rules. You may allow for vesting, loan and hardship provisions. Annual reports must be provided to the participants, IRS and other regulatory agencies.

Advantages

  • Flexible design, including contribution formulas to meet your needs
  • Employer Contribution may be subject to a vesting schedule
  • Employer may maintain other plans
  • Available to any size employer
  • Attractive Contribution Limits
Disadvantages
  • Subject to ADP and ACP testing
  • You assume fiduciary liability

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