Defined Benefit Plan

  • The most popular plan for building retirement savings quick!
  • By a predetermined formula, a defined benefit plan must provide for the payment of definitely determinable retirement income benefits.
  • Benefits and contributions under a defined benefit plan are not based upon profits.
  • Contributions are tax deductible.
  • Annual contributions may exceed $150,000 for a single owner.
  • Accumulations at retirement may exceed 2,000,000.
  • Retirement Age may be as low as 55.
  • Annual Contributions are flexible.
  • A defined benefit plan is subject to the IRS minimum funding standards.
  • Allows accumulation of maximum retirement benefits in the shortest time.


Defined Benefit Examples

  • $151,000 annual contribution: Age 60, earning $200,000.
  • $54,000 annual contribution: Age 40, earning $70,000.
  • $110,000 annual contribution: Age 50, earning $110,000.
-News Flash
Deposit date for 401(k) Deferrals
2/28/2008  -  The DOL announced today that it is proposing an amendment to participant contribution rules of small plans (under 100 participants). The amendment would provide a safe harbor period under which amounts deposited to the plan within seven business days of withholding would be deemed to be in compliance. For Employers that have been using the 15 day rule, we would advise that you make the necessary changes immediately to fall within the 7 days period.
2008 Limits
11/2/2006  -  New 2008 Limits have been released! See Policies for the most up-to-date information! Link to Policies
DOL issues USERRA Notice Final Regulations January 18, 2006
1/19/2006  -  The DOL has issued final regulations on the USERRA Notice. Did you know that Employers MUST provide notice?Link to the DOL to download the newest poster text in order to be in technical compliance with the final regulations.
Bond Coverage
11/17/2005  -  Did you know your plan must be covered by a Fidelity Bond in the amount of 10% of the plan assets? Contact us for more information!
Loan Interest
11/17/2005  -  Loan Interest Rate for August 2008 is 4.26%
Deduct OTC Medicines
9/27/2005  -  Did you know that Over the Counter (OTC) medicines can be deducted in your Flex plan? Link to Cafeteria

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