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Lawhorn & Associates, P.L.L.C. Small Business Retirement Plans
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Lawhorn & Associates, P.L.L.C. Agenda Different Types of Plans Summary
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Lawhorn & Associates, P.L.L.C. Different Types of Plans SIMPLE IRA SEP-IRA SOLO-401(k) Safe-Harbor 401(k)
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Lawhorn & Associates, P.L.L.C. SIMPLE-IRA Savings Incentive Match PLan for Employees Very little paperwork to start and very easy to administer No annual filings with the IRS Start-up and ongoing cost very low Employees elect to defer part of their salary into an IRA account up to $10,000 ($12,500 if over 50) Mandatory company match (generally 3%) every year Overall limit between employee contributions and employer match of $20k ($25k if over 50) Cannot have more than 100 employees Employee is 100% vested immediately in his / her account Must be the only retirement plan company has Must set up plan by Oct 1 st.
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Lawhorn & Associates, P.L.L.C. SEP-IRA Simplified Employee Pension Very little paperwork to start and very easy to administer No annual filings with the IRS Start-up and ongoing cost very low Completely funded by the company via a uniform contribution rate – no employee salary deferrals Can allow for a higher contribution than a SIMPLE in most instances Maximum contribution (Lesser of 25% of salary or $44k) – No benefit for being over 50 with SEP Employer can decide whether to make contributions year-to-year No limit on number of employees Employee is immediately 100% vested in his / her account Can set up plan as late as tax return deadline (including extensions)
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Lawhorn & Associates, P.L.L.C. SOLO-401(k) More paperwork and administrative issues Required annual filings with the IRS once assets hit $100k Higher start-up and ongoing costs Employees elect to defer part of their salary into an account up to $15,000 ($20,000 if over 50) Discretionary company match up to 25% of eligible compensation Overall limit between employee contributions and employer match of $44k ($49k if over 50) Can allow for a higher contribution than a SIMPLE & SEP in most instances Most plans allow loans – Cannot do with SIMPLE & SEP Limit on number of employees – Only Husband & Wife Employee is immediately 100% vested in his / her account Must set-up by end of your tax year – generally Dec. 31st
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Lawhorn & Associates, P.L.L.C. Safe Harbor 401(k) More paperwork and administrative issues than SIMPLE & SEP, but not as bad as a regular 401(k) Required annual filings with the IRS Higher start-up and ongoing costs Employees elect to defer part of their salary into an account up to $15,000 ($20,000 if over 50) Mandatory company match (3%-4%) Can allow for a higher contribution than a SIMPLE & SEP in most instances Most plans allow loans – Cannot do with SIMPLE & SEP No Limit on # of employees Employee is immediately 100% vested in his / her account Must set-up by end of your tax year – generally Dec. 31st
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Lawhorn & Associates, P.L.L.C. Summary FeatureSIMPLESEPSolo-401(k) Safe Harbor 401(k) Cost to set-up & administer Very Low MediumMedium Annual filings with IRS NoneNone Yes, once assets > $100k Yes Employee Eligibility All employees earning $5k for any past 2 years and expected to do so in current year. No age restriction Age restriction cannot exceed 21; earned at least $450 in compensation in 3 of the past 5 years Age restriction cannot exceed 21; service requirements cannot exceed 1 year
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Lawhorn & Associates, P.L.L.C. Summary FeatureSIMPLESEPSolo-401(k) Safe Harbor 401(k) Maximum Employee Deferral Lesser of: a)100% of Salary b)$10k None – Company funds account Lesser of: a)100% of Salary b)$15k b)$15k Over 50 Catch-Up? Yes - $2,500 None Yes - $5,000 Required Employer Contribution? YesNoNoYes
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Lawhorn & Associates, P.L.L.C. Summary FeatureSIMPLESEPSolo-401(k) Safe Harbor 401(k) Maximum Employer Contribution Dollar for dollar match up to 3% of salary or 2% of compensation for all eligible employees Lesser of: a)25% of salary b)$44k 25% of salary Dollar for dollar match on first 3% of salary and 50% on next 2% or 3% of compensation for all eligible employees
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Lawhorn & Associates, P.L.L.C. Summary FeatureSIMPLESEPSolo-401(k) Safe Harbor 401(k) Overall Limit per Employee $20,000 or $25,000 if over 50 Lesser of: a)25% of salary b)$44k Lesser of: a)100% of salary b)$44k ($49k if over 50) Lesser of: a)100% of salary b)$44k ($49k if over 50) Loans?NoNo Employer Option EmployeeVestingImmediateImmediateImmediateImmediate
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