Plan Termination Answer Book


Book Description

Plan Termination Answer Book helps you systematically address each issue that needs to be considered in the plan termination process and comply with the latest regulations, so you can avoid costly mistakes. From determining what options are available when terminating a defined benefit plan with insufficient assets to understanding the tax implications of outstanding loans on terminations, there's simply no other resource like it for busy pension plan professionals. Among the many topics covered in the Plan Termination Answer Book are the following: Various requirements of the different governing agencies Qualification areas that must be addressed in a plan termination Options for terminating a defined benefit plan with insufficient assets Circumstances under which a money purchase plan may be terminated Special procedures and rules for terminating a multi-employer plan Considerations for partial terminations Steps to follow for andquot;distress terminationsandquot; and their implications Matters concerning plan mergers And more! Starting with an overview of the legal, administrative, and tax requirements for all types of plans, practitioners will find expert advice on: When to terminate Alternatives to termination How to comply with regulations Vesting of participants' benefits Implications of multiemployer plans And more! Plan Termination Answer Book has been updated to include: Expanded coverage of retiree health care accounts as a result of July 2012 legislation Details of the rollover rules for designated Roth accounts Discussion of fiduciary issues in selecting annuity providers Updated 120% of midterm rates charts Updated PBGC rates tables Updated 30-year Treasury Securities Rates tables Updated Minimum Present Value Segment Rates




Plan Termination 2001


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The complexities of terminating pension plans are reduced to simple, practical steps in the Plan Termination Answer Book. Confusing issues such as the best process for terminating a plan through the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Labor and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation are thoroughly explained. In addition, the Answer Book outlines the numerous administrative tasks that must be addressed and offers suggestions on certain areas of plan design. Among the many topics covered in the Plan Termination Answer Book are the following: Various requirements of the different governing agencies -- Qualification areas that must be addressed in a plan termination -- Options for terminating a defined benefit plan with insufficient assets -- Circumstances under which a money purchase plan may be terminated -- Special procedures and rules for terminating a multi-employer plan -- Considerations for partial terminations -- Steps to follow for distress terminations and their implications -- Matters concerning plan mergers -- And more!




Plan Termination Answer Book, 2003


Book Description

The complexities of terminating pension plans are reduced to simple, practical steps in the Plan Termination Answer Book. Confusing issues such as the best process for terminating a plan through the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Labor and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation are thoroughly explained. In addition, the Answer Book outlines the numerous administrative tasks that must be addressed and offers suggestions on certain areas of plan design. Among the many topics covered in the Plan Termination Answer Book are the following: - Various requirements of the different governing agencies - Qualification areas that must be addressed in a plan termination - Options for terminating a defined benefit plan with insufficient assets - Circumstances under which a money purchase plan may be terminated - Special procedures and rules for terminating a multi-employer plan - Considerations for partial terminations - Steps to follow for distress terminations and their implications - Matters concerning plan mergers - And more!




Plan Termination Answer Book, Fourth Edition


Book Description

Plan Termination Answer Book helps you systematically address each issue that needs to be considered in the plan termination process and comply with the latest regulations, so you can avoid costly mistakes. From determining what options are available when terminating a defined benefit plan with insufficient assets to understanding the tax implications of outstanding loans on terminations, there's simply no other resource like it for busy pension plan professionals. Among the many topics covered in the Plan Termination Answer Book are the following: Various requirements of the different governing agencies Qualification areas that must be addressed in a plan termination Options for terminating a defined benefit plan with insufficient assets Circumstances under which a money purchase plan may be terminated Special procedures and rules for terminating a multi-employer plan Considerations for partial terminations Steps to follow for "distress terminations" and their implications Matters concerning plan mergers And more! Starting with an overview of the legal, administrative, and tax requirements for all types of plans, practitioners will find expert advice on: When to terminate Alternatives to termination How to comply with regulations Vesting of participants' benefits Implications of multiemployer plans And more! Plan Termination Answer Book has been updated to include: Expanded coverage of retiree health care accounts as a result of July 2012 legislation Details of the rollover rules for designated Roth accounts Discussion of fiduciary issues in selecting annuity providers Updated 120% of midterm rates charts Updated PBGC rates tables Updated 30-year Treasury Securities Rates tables Updated Minimum Present Value Segment Rates




401(k) Answer Book


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Quite simply, the hunt for specific answers to important questions begins - and ends - with this clear, comprehensive resource. 401(k) Answer Book covers all aspects of plan design and administration, as well as the relationships of 401(k) plans with other types of retirement plans. When participants, sponsors, or service providers ask you questions, this book gives you the answers. 401(k) Answer Book provides coverage of 401(k) plan design, testing, taxation, reporting and disclosure, and termination, and brings you up to date on investment-related topics and regulatory guidance. Written by the experts at Empower Retirement, this comprehensive one-volume desk reference is a must have for pension administrators, benefits managers, fund managers, trustees, accountants, attorneys, human resource professionals, consultants, advisors, and anyone who deals professionally with 401(k) plans. 401(k) Answer Book, 2021 Edition is packed with special features, including: A 401(k) Compliance Calendar An IRS Rollover Chart A chart of key participant disclosures and notices with cross-references to chapters for detailed information Up-to-date sample notice templates for safe harbor 401(k) plan notices, automatic enrollment notices, and QDIA notices (appendices A, B, and C) Sample Section 404(c) checklist Information on rollover rights of nonspouse beneficiaries Model notice for an EIAA Practical information on partial plan terminations, plan mergers, and spinoffs Fiduciary guidelines for selecting an annuity payment option And much more! Previous Edition: 401(k) Answer Book, 2020 Edition, ISBN 9781543817324







401(k) Answer Book


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401(k) Answer Book, 2022 Edition




The 2022 Pension Answer Book


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Pension Answer Book, 2022 Edition




Governmental Plans Answer Book, Third Edition


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Governmental Plans Answer Book, Third Edition, provides in-depth coverage of these complex plans, which must satisfy federal laws as well as pension, investment, and other laws of the applicable state or local governments. It is the one resource that takes you step by step through all the aspects of plan administration and compliance in this demanding practice area. Governmental Plans Answer Book gives you the most relevant, current, and practice-oriented answers to the issues you face daily as you navigate the requirements and procedures involved in administering plans. The Third Edition of Governmental Plans Answer Book examines the following significant changes and case law in this area: Key differences among defined benefit, defined contribution, and cash balance plans offered by state and local governments Recent legislative action and comparison charts, including changes in cost of living adjustments (COLAs), employee contribution rates, and age and service requirements Opening of second cycle for governmental plan IRS determination letters New Department of Labor regulations regarding service provider fees Issuance of new IRS guidance on employee/independent contractor issues New case law on the constitutionality of statutory investment restrictions on public plans Major changes in fiduciary and investment issues Statutory changes permitting pension plans to make in-service distributions to employees who have attained age 62 New IRS guidance on common issues discovered in examining determination letter requests by governmental plans New IRS opinion letter program for prototype 403(b) plans Explanation of hybrid plans that combine elements of defined benefit and defined contribution plans and cash balance plans Purchase of service credit that permits portability of pension benefits in defined benefit plans Updates to state and local government plan assets and membership figures




Qualified Domestic Relations Order Answer Book


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The QDRO ANSWER BOOK is the one source to turn to for comprehensive guidance on administration & compliance of QDROs & QMCSOs. Written for human resources & employee benefit professionals, plan administrators, & attorneys, the QDRO Answer Book provides practical advice & tips on every stage of the QDRO process to ensure legal qualification & compliance at all times. In an easy-to-reference format, it clearly explains retirement plan divisions for qualified & nonqualified plans. Among the hundreds of difficult & complex issues that are thoroughly described & analyzed: Determining whether DROs are qualified Communicating QDRO requirements to attorneys Administering distributions pursuant to QDROs Communicating QDRO procedures to participants & potential alternate payees Segregating plan assets during qualification review Establishing administrative procedures consistent with the new QMSCO rules Notifying participants & potential alternate payees of receipt of DROs To further simplify compliance & administration, the QDRO ANSWER BOOK contains important model language & checklists, as well as relevant cites to primary source material.