Roth 401(k): Overview and Anticipated Impacts September 2005 Prudential Retirement provides this information as a courtesy but not as a substitute for legal advice to any customer from its own legal counsel. Please discuss these matters with legal counsel to the extent you deem appropriate.
Agenda Welcome & Overview Proposed Roth 401(k) Regulations Dan Fontaine/Mike Taricani/Sandy Koeppel Overview of proposed regulations Plans sponsor and participant impacts Concerns and comments to the IRS Other considerations Washington update Questions & Answers
Proposed Roth 401(k) Regulations Overview of Proposed Regulations Participants may designate some or all elective deferral contributions as “Roth 401(k)” contributions Roth 401(k) contributions made on a post-tax basis, but feel like pre-tax for all other purposes: Matched Included in ADP testing Subject to MRD rules Aggregated with elective deferrals for purposes of annual contribution limits.
Proposed Roth 401(k) Regulations Overview of Proposed Regulations (continued) Earnings are tax free if distribution is “qualified”: Age 59.5, death, or disability, AND At least 5 years after first Roth 401(k) contribution
Proposed Roth 401(k) Regulations Impacts on Sponsors and Providers Amend plans Enhance payroll systems Modify participant education materials Benefits of Roth 401(k) vs pre-tax Don't emphasize one or other Update enrollment forms, IVR, and Internet Consider auto-rollover rules
Proposed Roth 401(k) Regulations Participant Impacts Participant benefits can be substantial—but only for distributions that are qualified To determine the benefit, the participant needs to analyze three key factors: Will tax rates be higher in retirement than during working years? Will the eventual distribution be qualified? At what age do I start contributing on a Roth 401(k) basis? How to help participants choose the best option?
Proposed Roth 401(k) Regulations Summary of Concerns and Comments to IRS Sunset Provision 2010 Amendments Model Amendments Distributions Taxation and ordering rules Direction needed from IRS Pro-rata? Basis first? Hardship withdrawals Amount available
Proposed Roth 401(k) Regulations Summary of Concerns and Comments to IRS (continued) Loans Defaulted Loans - taxability Calculation vs. Draw down Involuntary cash-outs/auto rollovers Combined or separate thresholds Corrective distributions Participant (HCE choice) vs. Plan/IRS mandates MRDs Mirror Roth IRAs
Proposed Roth 401(k) Regulations Summary of Concerns and Comments to IRS (continued) Effect on auto-enrollment pre-tax vs Roth 401(k) vs split Effect on auto-escalation pre-tax vs Roth 401(k) vs split; fractional percentages Need clarity on five-year rule especially as accounts move between plans and IRAs Effective date
Proposed Roth 401(k) Regulations Washington Update
Proposed Roth 401(k) Regulations Questions & Answers