BG5150 Posted 13 hours ago Posted 13 hours ago Are there any good resources on adding Safe Harbor to a plan mid-year (now)? I was trying to wad through the EOB and ERISApedia, but I didn't find anything right away. I figured someone here may know where the (current, updated) timing rules are, thus saving me some time and effort... Thanks in advance... QKA, QPA, CPC, ERPATwo wrongs don't make a right, but three rights make a left.
C. B. Zeller Posted 12 hours ago Posted 12 hours ago Safe harbor match can't be added mid-year. Safe harbor non-elective can be added up through November 30 (assuming calendar year plan) of the current year at 3%, or up through December 31 of the following year (i.e. 12/31/2027) at 4%. Lou S. and David D 2 Free advice is worth what you paid for it. Do not rely on the information provided in this post for any purpose, including (but not limited to): tax planning, compliance with ERISA or the IRC, investing or other forms of fortune-telling, bird identification, relationship advice, or spiritual guidance. Corey B. Zeller, MSEA, CPC, QPA, QKA Preferred Pension Planning Corp.corey@pppc.co
BG5150 Posted 12 hours ago Author Posted 12 hours ago That's what I thought. Bur I also read something about if the plan has a discretionary match or something... Where's a good place to see all these rules in one place? QKA, QPA, CPC, ERPATwo wrongs don't make a right, but three rights make a left.
C. B. Zeller Posted 11 hours ago Posted 11 hours ago The mid-year/retroactive safe harbor non-elective is only good for the ADP safe harbor. If you need the ACP safe harbor for a discretionary match, then you will have to wait until the next plan year. Since you mentioned you have access to ERISApedia, chapter 14.12 has a great discussion on safe harbor plans. In particular there is a chart in 14.12.3.5 that I think will help you narrow it down. Remember that the notice has to be given before the beginning of the year, so if a notice is required then you can't make the change mid-year. Lou S. and David D 2 Free advice is worth what you paid for it. Do not rely on the information provided in this post for any purpose, including (but not limited to): tax planning, compliance with ERISA or the IRC, investing or other forms of fortune-telling, bird identification, relationship advice, or spiritual guidance. Corey B. Zeller, MSEA, CPC, QPA, QKA Preferred Pension Planning Corp.corey@pppc.co
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