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Which Employees Do I Have to Report on my Year-End Census Report?

DWC 01/12/21

Facts As for so many companies, the end of one year and the start of the next are especially busy times. And, without fail, we’ve already received the request for our annual census data from our retirement plan consultant. I know this information is important and these deadlines approach quickly, so I get nervous every year about making sure I ...

The 2021 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits

DWC 10/26/20

DWC News Update | 2021 Contribution Limits

Extra! Extra! The IRS has released the 2021 contribution limits. Since not everyone was awaiting them quite as eagerly as we were, here is a quick summary.

Must I Complete the Upcoming Mandatory Plan Document Restatement Before Terminating My Plan?

DWC 07/14/20

Facts I currently sponsor a 401(k) plan for my employees. As I start to consider retirement myself and eventual dissolution of the business, I’m compiling a list of all the things I need to do to wind down. One of those to-do items is to terminate the 401(k) plan.

DWC News Update | eDisclosures: Initial Notice and Notice of Internet Availability

DWC 06/29/20

Welcome to the exciting conclusion of our foray into the brave new world of eDisclosures. Today, in our final look at the DOL’s new eDisclosure ruling, we will breakdown the Initial Notice and the Notice of Internet Availability (NOIA – because we need a new acronym).

DWC News Update | eDisclosures: Covered Documents

DWC 06/15/20

DWC In the News: eDisclosures Covered Documents

The Department of Labor’s new rules that expand the electronic distribution of plan-related notices is a long-overdue and welcome change. We have provided a summary of the new eDisclosure rules and taken a closer look at the details on electronic addresses and internet websites. In this episode of eDisclosure, we explore which documents are now ...

DWC News Update | eDisclosures: A Deep Dive into Electronic Addresses and Internet Websites

DWC 06/8/20

DWC In The News: eDisclosures: A Deep Dive into Electronic Addresses and Internet Websites

Although the Department of Labor’s new ruling on electronic disclosures doesn’t officially go live until the end of next month, it is already breathing new life into some fairly antiquated-sounding terms. In this episode of eDisclosures, we will dive into exactly what constitutes an acceptable e-address and internet website.

Who Signs Our Form 5500?

DWC 06/2/20

Facts The person in our office who handles many of our administrative functions, including those related to our 401(k) plan, will be retiring soon, so we’re reviewing many of our internal processes in anticipation of training someone new to take on those functions. We know that our Form 5500 must be filed by the end of July, so that particular ...

DWC News Update | New eDisclosure Rules: Maybe This Whole Internet Thing is Going to Stick

DWC 05/29/20

DWC In The News: DOL Publishes New eDisclosure Rules

Just before Memorial Day weekend, the Department of Labor published rules allowing plan sponsors to set electronic media as the default method to provide plan information to participants. At more than 150 pages, there are a lot of details in the new rule. We will provide a summary here and follow up with additional posts that explore some of the ...

We Can't Find our Signed Plan Document, Now What?

DWC 03/10/20

Facts We have a new TPA for our 401(k) plan and they’ve asked for our current plan document that was effective January 1, 2017. We know the document was signed back when it was prepared, but we can’t locate the signed copy.

The 2020 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits

DWC 11/6/19

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The IRS has released the 2020 contribution limits! Since not everyone was awaiting them quite as eagerly as we were, here is a quick summary.

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