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Below is the allocation formula for a profit sharing only plan provided to us by a plan sponsor.  The tiers are based on job classification.  The Tiers range from Tier 1 = trainees to Tier 9 = those who report directly to the board of directors.

What testing is required here - general testing? 

 

 

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Short answer, yes. Could get pretty complicated depending upon what you are ultimately doing - testing on an allocations basis, or cross testing, possible gateway, top heavy issues, etc. - you might be restructuring, whatever. Could pass easily, could be a nightmare...

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4 hours ago, Belgarath said:

Short answer, yes. Could get pretty complicated depending upon what you are ultimately doing - testing on an allocations basis, or cross testing, possible gateway, top heavy issues, etc. - you might be restructuring, whatever. Could pass easily, could be a nightmare...


Absolutely correct; I do worry about OP asking IF this is going to be subject to general testing, as that is a very basic issue in this situation that should be obvious.  What else could it be?

Lawrence C. Starr, FLMI, CLU, CEBS, CPC, ChFC, EA, ATA, QPFC
President
Qualified Plan Consultants, Inc.
46 Daggett Drive
West Springfield, MA 01089
413-736-2066
larrystarr@qpc-inc.com

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3 hours ago, Tinman said:

Thank you both for your response - I am aware general testing applies, I guess I was wondering what else might need to be looked at, if anything.

Super!

Lawrence C. Starr, FLMI, CLU, CEBS, CPC, ChFC, EA, ATA, QPFC
President
Qualified Plan Consultants, Inc.
46 Daggett Drive
West Springfield, MA 01089
413-736-2066
larrystarr@qpc-inc.com

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