Q and A #28 ASPPA Conference 2012
Assume a calendar year 401(k) plan. Plan has a 100%
match on deferrals up to 6% of compensation and plan
will fail the ACP test. The employer's return for 2012 is
on extension until 9/15/2013. Because of cash flow issues,
the employer will not make the matching contribution for
2012 by 3/15/13. Based on deferrals for 2012, the
matching contribution will result in a violation of the
ACP test for 2012.
1. Is there a way for the employer to make a corrective
distribution by 3/15/2013 to correct the impending ACP
failure, even though the matching contribution won’t be
made until after 3/15/2013?
IRS response:
If contributions aren't made by 3/15/13, then a corrective distribution attributable to
the impending ACP failure may not be made by such date.