1. Roth 401(k): Overview and Anticipated Impacts
September 2005
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2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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?

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. Proposed Roth 401(k) Regulations
Washington Update

11. Proposed Roth 401(k) Regulations
Questions & Answers