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Individual Retirement Accounts: What You Need to Know

Money Talk

One of the few things that taxpayers can do to reduce their income taxes after a calendar year ends is to make a tax-deductible contribution to a traditional individual retirement account (IRA) or a SEP-IRA (for small business owners and/or their employees). Many have accumulated significant sums and need tax planning help.

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Introduction to 401(k)s for small businesses

Business Management Daily

Setting up a 401(k) for employees can be a daunting task for small business owners. It’s important to take care of the people that work to keep your business alive, and helping them plan for their retirement is a great way to do that. What is a 401(k)? Do employers have to offer a 401(k) to employees?

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What Is a Qualified Retirement Plan?

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Some of these plans have an advantage when it comes to taxes. Types of Qualified Retirement Plans. There are three classes of qualified retirement plans, namely: 1. Defined benefits plan. In a defined benefit plan, an employer pays a predetermined amount at either termination of employment or retirement.

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Ten Upsides of Inflation

Money Talk

This includes Social Security recipients, retirees with COLA-adjusted pensions, and workers with COLAs stipulated in their job or union contracts. Increased Savings Contribution Limits - Maximum limits for employer retirement plans (e.g., 401(k)s) and IRAs are pegged to inflation. million in 2022).

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Things Every Employer Should Know About Pension-Linked Employee Savings Accounts (PLESAs)

Snell & Wilmer Benefits

In the wake of recent developments, we are pleased to provide insights into Pension-Linked Employee Savings Accounts (PLESAs) under the Secure 2.0 PLESAs are short-term savings accounts that are established and maintained within a defined contribution plan. No Hardship is Required to Receive a Distribution From the PLESA.

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Employee Focused Retirement Plans

HR Professionals Magazine

As an HR professional, you might read that title and think, “Duh – aren’t all retirement plans focused on employees?” As pensions have gone by the wayside and 401(k) plans have gained more notoriety, employees have become increasingly more aware of their employer sponsored retirement plans, and the financial benefits they provide.

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The Impact of Indexing: 13 Real World Examples

Money Talk

In addition, maximum taxable earnings will increase to $147,000, a quarter of coverage to $1,510, and the earnings limit under full retirement age to $19,560. Pension COLAs - Pension benefits for some retirees are also indexed for inflation. Other pensions have frozen or suspended COLAs for their retirees (e.g.,

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