Defined Benefit Plan Blog Topics

Early Defined Benefit Adoption It’s human nature to take action as a deadline approaches. For example, why do you think CPAs are busier in April than February? Not surprisingly, it’s the same for clients setting up a Defined Benefit Plan. Historically, we’ve seen Defined Benefit inquiries and setups significantly increase near the statutory due date. […]

Introduction Practitioners use Defined Benefit Plan compensation for many elements of administration. This article explains, at a high level, how your Defined Benefit Plan actuary and third party administrator will define and use compensation for your Defined Benefit Plan. Defined Benefit Plan Compensation The owner’s Defined Benefit Plan compensation depends on the entity type. The […]

Form 945. What Is It? Form 945 is used to report federal income tax withheld from nonpayroll payments, including distributions from Defined Benefit Plans. Do You Need to File? In general, if you have withheld federal taxes from any nonpayroll payments, Form 945 would be required. More specifically, if your business is the Plan Sponsor […]

Introduction In a Defined Benefit Plan, a business owner is able to make high deductible contributions ($100k to $250k+). Of course, large contributions lead to a large asset pool, so it is important to select a qualified financial advisor to manage Defined Benefit Plan assets. Defined Benefit Financial Advisor Considerations When selecting a financial advisor, […]

This article has been updated for 2020. Defined Benefit Plan Due Dates Defined Benefit Plans have several deadlines. In order to receive favorable tax treatment and avoid penalties, you must meet these due dates in a timely fashion. What deadlines must you be aware of in a Defined Benefit Plan? First, you must set up […]