This article has been updated for 2025. Introduction Saber Pension has discussed Defined Benefit Plans as a guest on several podcasts. In this post, we have provided the Defined Benefit Plan podcast transcripts and access to the full shows. Note that we have made minor edits to the transcripts for readability purposes. For your convenience, […]

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Defined Benefit Plan Podcasts. Our Guest Appearances.

This article has been updated for 2025. Introduction: How Are Defined Benefit Plans Taxed? Defined Benefit Plans are a powerful retirement and tax planning tool. In this article, we will explain how Defined Benefit Plans are taxed. We will start by describing how Defined Benefit Plans are funded and distributed. Next, how the employer and […]

How are Defined Benefit Plans Taxed

How are Defined Benefit Plans Taxed? Impact on Income and Payroll Taxes.

This article has been updated for 2025. How much is the lifetime limit for a Defined Benefit Plan? Many business owners, financial advisors, and CPAs ask us this question. Before we go any further, let’s define what we mean by a lifetime limit. Simply put, it is the maximum lump sum distribution that can be […]

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Defined Benefit Plan Lifetime Limit. How Much Can Be Paid Out?

This article has been updated for 2025. If you are self employed or a small business owner, a Defined Benefit Plan is a powerful tool. In fact, in the right situation, there is no other tool quite like it. Here are 14 reasons to set up a Self Employed Defined Benefit Plan in 2025: Schedule […]

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14 Reasons to Set Up a Self Employed Defined Benefit Plan in 2025

This article has been updated for 2025. How much can you save in a Defined Benefit Plan? If you’ve read our prior posts, you know that Defined Benefit Plans allow for substantial, tax-deductible retirement contributions. In fact, for high-income business owners, a Defined Benefit Plan (“DB Plan”) is often an ideal vehicle. Just how much can […]

How Much Can You Save in a Defined Benefit Plan?

How Much Can You Save in a Defined Benefit Plan? Quite a Bit!

This article has been updated for 2025. What is a Defined Benefit Plan? How do Defined Benefit Plans Work? Would a Defined Benefit help you and your business? These are some of the questions we will be answering in this post. If you haven’t seen the Defined Benefit Plan Overview, consider starting there. In this […]

How Defined Benefit Plans Work

How Do Defined Benefit Plans Work? Would a Plan Reduce Your Taxes?