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.   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.

This article has been updated for 2024. How could a business owner deduct a $900k contribution that is used to fund his own retirement? How is such a large contribution possible when SEPs and 401(k) Plans are limited to $69,000 and $76,500, respectively, per year? The answer lies in combining the power of several individual […]

Defined Benefit Contribution Front-load

How a Business Owner Deducted a $900k Retirement Contribution in One Year

This article has been updated for 2024. If you run a business, a Personal Defined Benefit Plan could save you tens of thousands of dollars (or more). How do you know if a Personal Defined Benefit Plan is right for you? What are the advantages of setting up a Plan? These are the questions we’ll […]

What is a Defined Benefit Plan?

The Personal Defined Benefit Plan. Advantages and When It Makes Sense.

This article has been updated for 2024. Introduction What is the definition of a Defined Benefit Plan? How do they function? Are they similar to other retirement plans? We will answer these and other questions in this article. Defined Benefit Plan Definition Defined Benefit Plans are retirement plans. Unlike Defined Contribution Plans, benefits are not […]

Defined Benefit Plan Definition

Defined Benefit Plan Definition. What They Are and How They Work.