Corporate Retirement Insights

Correcting A Failed ADP Test

While not all plan sponsors fret at this time of year, thanks to safe harbor provisions, strong participation and deferral rates, or effective plan design — for some, it can be a frustrating time.

Planning Opportunities Within the New Tax Bill

It appears the new tax bill, named the Tax Cuts and Job Act, may be signed into law before year-end.  Assuming this is the case, there are some planning opportunities to take advantage of both this year and beyond.

Personal Deduction Planning

Taxes, like death, are inevitable. But why pay more than you have to? The trick to minimizing your federal income tax liability is understanding the rules and making the most of your tax planning opportunities.

Am I Having Enough Withheld?

If you fail to estimate your federal income tax withholding properly, it may cost you in various ways. If you receive an income tax refund, it essentially means that you provided the IRS with an interest-free loan during the year.

Choosing an Income Tax Filing Status

Your filing status is especially important because it determines, in part, the tax rate applied to your taxable income, the amount of your standard deduction, and the types of deductions and credits available. By choosing the right filing status, you can minimize your taxes.

Is Your Company’s 401(K) Working For Employees?

Along with salaries, company benefits play a key role in attracting, retaining and motivating employees. But all too often, business owners fail to recognize what might be the weakest part of their benefit packages — their 401(k) plans.

An Ironic Twist to 401k Fee Lawsuit Settlements

Post Brexit Referendum

Current headlines really should refer to the "post-Brexit referendum," because only the referendum is done. In it, a narrow majority of U.K. voters called for a disunion from the EU, but any actual Brexit is likely to be playing out for years to come. Only then will we be truly "post-Brexit."

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