Mastering the Art of Distributing Participant Notices

Over the years, regulatory bodies like the DOL and IRS have provided clarity on plan sponsor obligations regarding participant notice delivery. These responsibilities are critical for maintaining transparency and regulatory adherence. Some recordkeepers may offer...

Participant Notices: A Quick Overview

Retirement plans exist to provide retirement savings for participants. As a result, the participants need to be informed about plan provisions and their rights at various times. Sometimes it’s when they become eligible for the plan, before the start of a new plan...

Effective Communication with Participants

A recent survey found that 59% of workers thought that they were contributing to their 401(k) plan and saving for retirement when they weren’t. The Retirement Security Survey, conducted by Principal, asked participants why they weren’t enrolled in the plan and a...

Upcoming Compliance Deadlines for Calendar-Year Plans

September 15th Required contribution to defined benefit plans, money purchase pension plans and target benefit pension plans. Contribution deadline for deducting 2023 employer contributions for those sponsors who filed an extension for Partnership or S-Corporation tax...

Plan Ahead for 2025 Long-Term, Part-Time (LTPT) Employees

As a reminder, eligibility requirements went into effect for Long-Term, Part-Time (LTPT) employees as of January 1, 2024. However, additional changes that affect who is considered a LTPT employee will be coming for 2025. Please see the chart below to plan ahead and...