Retirement Tax Planning for Medicare Premiums
High-income retirees pay more in monthly Medicare premiums, but with careful planning – and an appeal when necessary – the premiums can potentially be reduced.
Avoid These Common Pitfalls When Establishing a Retirement Plan
When establishing a retirement plan, be sure to avoid common missteps when setting up your company’s retirement plan.
This Could Be a Good Time to Convert to a Roth IRA
If you're like many who are saving for retirement, the value of your retirement accounts has dropped considerably during 2022. It may be time to consider converting to a Roth IRA.
IRS 90-day Pre-examination Compliance Pilot for Retirement Plans
The IRS is piloting a pre-examination compliance program for retirement plans, which provides plan sponsors with 90-day window to review plan operations and make corrections prior to examination.
Impact of ARPA on Multiemployer Pension Plans
Although not a permanent solution, ARPA includes important relief for eligible multiemployer pension plans and provides plan sponsors with an opportunity to return to a state of solvency that may not have been possible otherwise.
2022 Limits for Retirement Plan Contributions
The IRS released Notice 2021-61 on November 4, 2021 disclosing the cost-of-living adjustments for retirement plans. Many of the limits increased for 2022 as compared to 2021.
Performing a 401(k) Retirement Plan Self-checkup
When an employer sponsors a retirement plan for its employees, it must carefully consider, and continually monitor, the plan provisions.
American Rescue Plan Act Provides Aid to Pension Plans
The American Rescue Plan Act provides significant aid and funding for suffering pension plans, in part through direct financial assistance.
Don’t Overlook Advantageous Provisions of the SECURE Act
Although the 2019 SECURE Act was the most significant retirement plan policy legislation in over 10 years, its provisions have been somewhat in the background due to COVID-19. We've highlighted the following provisions that plan sponsors and employers without a plan may want to consider now.
How the New Employee Benefit Plan Auditing Standard (SAS No. 136) Will Impact Plan Audits
Statement on Auditing Standards No. 136 prescribes certain new performance requirements for an audit of financial statements of employee benefit plans subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and changes the form and content of the related auditor's report. Read more.