"[1] Exercise care when choosing the 401(k) plan vendor.... [2] Get well-considered advice when designing the plan's key features.... [3] Timely sign and date the plan document, and keep copies.... [4] Always keep in mind that the plan must be operated in strict accordance with its written terms.... [5] Filing Form 5500 annual reports.... [6] Conducting annual nondiscrimination testing and performing any required corrections.... [7] A special problem: is the plan top-heavy ... [8] Timely remittance of salary deferral contributions to the 401(k) plan's trust.... [9] When things go wrong: IRS and DOL correction programs.... [10] Terminating the Plan."  MORE >>