A defined benefit plan, more commonly known as a pension plan, provides guaranteed retirement benefits to employees. Defined benefit plans are primarily funded by the employer, with...
If you're a small business owner, you may be looking for ways to stand out in the hiring process or to keep hard-working employees at your company. One of the ways to achieve this...
The SECURE Act, passed in late 2019, changed the rules for saving and withdrawing money from retirement accounts. Also, it was the first major legislative change to tax laws in more...
Posted by Pat Raskob, Emeritus on 12/08/2022
Understanding how to plan for retirement doesn't have to be difficult. The various available retirement plans are easier to comprehend than you might think, although each has its...
Posted by KLSM CPA Firm PLLC on 07/31/2022
A 401(k) work plan helps you save a considerable amount each year in retirement, but there are annual limits for your contributions and those of your employer. Whether you choose a...
Cash balance plans are defined benefit retirement savings plans that allow business owners to make large deductible contributions each year and build up deferred retirement savings....
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 11/04/2021
With a health savings account (HSA), anyone that has a high deductible health plan that qualifies can use pre-tax dollars for approved medical expenses. The money is kept using an...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 06/25/2021
A 457(b) plan is an employer-sponsored retirement savings account with tax benefits. With this plan, you contribute pre-tax money to your salary, and that money will not be taxed until...
Freelancers often have much more freedom than their traditionally hired colleagues, but they also face unique challenges. One of the most important is the lack of an employer-sponsored...