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Terminating a 401(k) Plan: IRS Rules, Common Pitfalls, and Abandoned Plan Options
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Dec. 17, 2025

"Until plan assets are properly distributed, the IRS generally treats the plan as ongoing -- with continuing compliance, amendment, and filing obligations.... Poorly executed terminations can result in delayed distributions, missed contributions, late Form 5500 filings, and unnecessary fiduciary exposure. This article explains how to properly terminate a 401(k) plan under IRS rules[.]"  MORE >>

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