Griffin Benefits

JUNE 29, 2023

contains dozens of changes to retirement plans, but perhaps none bigger than these two: New 401(k) and 403(b) plans will be required to automatically enroll participants in the respective plans, and employee salary deferral rates will automatically escalate each year. The SECURE Act 2.0

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The examples are based on a basic rate tax payer earning either £20,000, £30,000 or £40,000 per year. They are all 25 years old and plan to retire at age 68. Example 1: Sam[1] – Basic rate tax payer, earning £20,000 per year The employee increases pension contributions by 1% of salary which is matched by the employer.

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Business Management Daily

JANUARY 5, 2023

Act of 2022 —90+ provisions focused on 401(k) and other retirement plans. Congress has chosen to pay for it by mandating that plans offering certain 401(k) features, like catch-up contributions, be made on an after-tax, Roth basis. Auto-enrollment plans have been around for quite some time; SECURE 1.0 SECURE 2.0

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 11, 2023

They will also lose out on the valuable tax benefits available in the pension scheme. It’s usually better to leave the money invested in a pension fund where it keeps its tax-free status, and only withdrawing when it is actually needed.

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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

DECEMBER 2, 2022

On October 21 st , the IRS announced changes to its qualified plan determination letter program. Most notably, the program has been expanded to include section 403(b) tax-sheltered annuity plans (“403(b) plans”). Plan sponsors may also seek a determination letter following a plan merger.

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Higginbotham

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Offering retirement benefits also makes financial sense because they often come with tax incentives. Department of Labor explains that the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) covers two main types of retirement plans: defined benefit plans and defined contribution plans.

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Money Talk

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Knowing your tax rate can help you prepare a tax return and take action(s) to reduce your tax liability. Do you know your federal income tax rate? You may actually have several different tax rates (e.g., This post describes the different federal tax rates that apply to taxpayers. non-retirement) accounts.

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Vantage Circle

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

Companies do this by providing employees with a stake in the company's stock as well as a retirement plan to ensure they have enough money later on in life. In the "appreciation only" method, in January 2025, Albert will receive the appreciated amount per share. How is phantom equity taxed? Let's get started!

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Money Talk

APRIL 14, 2022

The 2021 income tax season will soon be in the history books. With income tax calculations still fresh in our heads, this is a great time to do some tax planning for 2022. Changed Income- A change in household income this year- up or down- will affect income taxes. Specific rules for claiming dependents apply.

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Taxes Family and Medical Leave Act 401(k) Deductions 188

Benefits Notes

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Congress made several changes to retirement plans as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 , which recently passed both the House and Senate. The final bill contains several provisions affecting retirement plans under Division T of the bill titled “Secure 2.0 Act of 2022.” Increase in Cash-out Limit.

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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Notice 2022-45 rectifies this inconsistency, deferring the deadline to adopt changes covered by Section 2202 of the CARES Act— i.e. , penalty-free coronavirus-related distributions, increasing the permissible loan amount, and delaying repayment of loan amounts—from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2025.

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Vantage Circle

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

These incentives span a wide array, from health benefits and retirement plans to flexible work arrangements, financial bonuses, and professional development opportunities. Paid parental leave, support for fertility-related expenses, and assistance with adoption or surrogacy costs are also part of the benefitws plan.

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Higginbotham

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

IRS Announces 2024 FSA, Retirement Plan Limits Earlier this month, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released cost-of-living adjustments and inflation-adjusted limits for 2024 that affect amounts employees can contribute to health flexible spending accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plans and individual retirement accounts (IRAs).

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Benefits Notes

MARCH 31, 2021

The ARPA also allows the employer, insurer, or multiemployer plan sponsor who subsided the premiums to offset the cost by claiming a new federal tax credit. The subsidy is tax-free to the individual receiving the subsidy. Tax Credit. Below is a summary of the ARPA’s COBRA subsidy provisions.

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