This article has been updated for 2024. 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 […]

Defined Benefit Plan Compensation

Defined Benefit Plan Compensation. What Compensation Counts?

This article has been updated for 2024. 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, […]

Form 945

Form 945: Reporting Withholding for Defined Benefit Plans

This article has been updated for 2024. 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 […]

Financial Advisor Defined Benefit Plan

The Financial Advisor for Your Defined Benefit Plan. What You Should Consider.

This article has been updated for 2024. Defined Benefit Plan Due Dates Defined Benefit Plans have several deadlines. 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 with a Defined Benefit Plan? We discuss these deadlines below in more […]

Defined Benefit Plan Deadline

2024 Defined Benefit Plan Deadlines. Due Dates to Set Up and Fund the Plan.

This article has been updated for 2024.   A side business provides a great opportunity to save for retirement. In fact, a business owner may be able to save and deduct most or all side business income using a Defined Benefit Plan. SEP and 401(k) Plans significantly limit retirement contributions. Defined Benefit Plans, on the […]

Side Business Defined Benefit

The Side Business Defined Benefit Plan. When a Solo K Isn’t Enough.