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QDRO Valuation Date
RatherBeGolfing replied to EPCRSGuru's topic in Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
I agree this doesn't seem right. Is this coming from someone with authority? The DRO will usually refer to the valuation on or closest to the determination date. The valuation date is the valuation date, whether it is daily valuation, annual valuation, or whatever it is. If it is on a RK platform, it is probably daily val right? I don't see how an RK could argue that they can simply ignore gains and losses pursuant to a court order. And if they are saying they can't do it, it is even more problematic. -
If we ignore the ineligible part, both of them taking primary residence loans doesn't make it wrong or illegal. It just had to be a valid reason at the time (in 2021 and 2022)
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Form 8955-SSA Not timely filed
RatherBeGolfing replied to MP CPC's topic in Correction of Plan Defects
I agree, you are fine just adding them to the 2022 8955-SSA. I have never heard of anyone getting penalized for late reporting. If they were handing out penalties, there would almost have to be a correction program... -
Transition Safe Harbor 401k to solo 401k?
RatherBeGolfing replied to jpdrews's topic in 401(k) Plans
It's up there with "a 1099 employee of mine"... -
Form 8955-SSA Not timely filed
RatherBeGolfing replied to MP CPC's topic in Correction of Plan Defects
You can't find it because you can't do it. There is no correction program for a late 8955-SSA. Does she still have a DVB? If not, she should have been registered and deregistered, and I wouldn't worry about it. If she does, submit a amended 2016 8955-SSA. -
Simplified version: New rules (Sec 101(b)) if the plan is established after enactment of S2.0. Unless you fit one of the exceptions in Sec 101(c) of course.
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If they are guaranteed payments for services (line 4a) but not guaranteed payments for capital (line 4b). I think the amount in 4a should also be 14a though, at least that is what every CPA has done if I question why there is an amount in 4a but not 14a. *Edit. I'm 99% sure that guaranteed payments for capital is never plan compensation, even if SE tax has been paid. A general partner generally has to include both for SE tax purposes, while a limited partner only includes guaranteed payment for services.
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This. Just like you are not supposed to have someone who is in the country illeagly on payroll, but if you do and they meet eligibility, you need to account for them.
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Its really not. Yes it takes a bit of time and as @MoJo points out, you need to gather the documents to state your case. It is absolutely a better experience than a DOL initiated investigation though. For some reason I just don't buy that there is no note or referral if they have notified you of an issue and you choose to not accept the invitation. Is it voluntary? Yes, but you are on their radar, and that is not where I want to be.
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A triple stack match usually has a three layers of safe harbor contributions. The first is a regular SH match, the second is a fixed match that meets the SH requirements, and the third is a discretionary match that meets the SH requirements. The first two are required, but the discretionary portion is an annual decision.
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How many years of emails are you saving?
RatherBeGolfing replied to austin3515's topic in Operating a TPA or Consulting Firm
When I worked for a CPA firm, our policy was archive after 12 months and purge after 7 years for emails (unless we were notified of litigation, in which case those emails would segregated and saved past 7 years if necessary). -
EZs are not published on EFAST, even when filed electronically.
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Here is your Amen! @austin3515. And I agree, the vast majority of clients struggle with dual eligibility or less than straightforward entry dates, and will absolutely turn this into a huge mess.
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The taxpayer can call the IRS to ask for the status. Practitioner can call with POA
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New Plan delays 401k start, match on what comp
RatherBeGolfing replied to TPApril's topic in 401(k) Plans
Cool 👍. I still get a little mixed up without the Rev proc in front of me -
New Plan delays 401k start, match on what comp
RatherBeGolfing replied to TPApril's topic in 401(k) Plans
I don't have the rev proc in front of me, but isn't there a notice requirement if you want to take advantage of the brief exclusion rule? From the OPs description they just started deferrals late. -
New Plan delays 401k start, match on what comp
RatherBeGolfing replied to TPApril's topic in 401(k) Plans
Optional true-up with a determination period that is more frequent than annual? Is this a C3 pre-approved document? -
New Plan delays 401k start, match on what comp
RatherBeGolfing replied to TPApril's topic in 401(k) Plans
The document controls. If the match determination/allocation period is annual or year end, you use full year comp less any exclusions like pre entry etc. I agree that we need more info here, but it sure sounds like 401k and match were effective 1/1 but the employer didn't get their stuff together in time to withhold on the first payroll. If that's the case, the sponsor cannot use its own failure to follow the document to limit the comp used for match. I would also take it a step further than @Paul I. Even without autoenrollment, if 401k and match were effictive 1/1 and the sponsor did not provide an opportunity to defer until February, you have potential MDO and probably owe both match and QNEC for failing to give employees an opportunity to defer in January. -
ERISA Outline Book Login page
RatherBeGolfing replied to austin3515's topic in Operating a TPA or Consulting Firm
When did it start for you? I have used the same link since ASPPA took over the EOB and I used it once or twice last week with no issues. My link takes me to right to the EOB, I click on the ASPPA log in link, and after username and password it takes me back to the EOB..m -
Trust accounting for a pooled plan
RatherBeGolfing replied to Bird's topic in Retirement Plans in General
With my prior Employer, a small regional TPA shop, this type of client was 15-20% of our business. It was probably double that 10-15 years prior. They were all old/older clients that started as pooled plans, usually with older management resisting going to a platform (some resisting adding 401k and for sure no Roth). The only way to make this work is realistic pricing. Many small TPAs undercut themselves when the price tag for the client is high. So while the billable is high compared to your small plans, you probably make much less money based on the spent. I would not take on clients like this unless there were other considerations like a good referral source that you don't want shopping around. -
Roth Catch Ups - Secure 2.0 - Survey
RatherBeGolfing replied to Pension Nerd's topic in 401(k) Plans
Nope. Roth is either allowed or it isn't, you cant limit it to catch up. -
So 6/30/22 PYE and most recent TPA SOC covers 1/1/21-12/31/21? 1. TPA can get gap letter to cover 1/1/22-6/30/22 2. IQPA can make a note that it wasn't available yet 3. Question why the IQPA requires the TPAs SOC. Plenty of small TPAs don't have a SOC audit and work on large filers.
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Relius ASP Offiline this weekend??
RatherBeGolfing replied to austin3515's topic in Relius Administration
Our Ops department confirmed with Relius. Administration will not be down, only documents and RGF Systems -
Did the DOL Just Change Audit Requirement?
RatherBeGolfing replied to austin3515's topic in 401(k) Plans
you are on fire today Sir!
