Profit Sharing

  • Individual account plan
  • Contributions are not fixed, but are discretionary up to a maximum deductible contribution of 25% of covered payroll, but not more than $46,000 in 2008 per individual.
  • Contributions are not contingent upon the employer having current or accumulated profits.
  • The plan must specify the formula to be used to allocate any contributions among the participants.
  • Various allocation formulas can be used including age-weighted and cross-tested.
  • Forfeitures can be used to reduce employer contributions or be reallocated to participants.


Allocation formulas

Age-Weighted
Cross-Tested
-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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