When is the Cycle 4 plan restatement deadline? The IRS set it at September 30, 2028. If your business sponsors a pre-approved 401(k) or profit-sharing plan, you must adopt the newly updated plan document by that date. The Cycle 4 plan restatement keeps your plan’s tax-qualified status intact. If your company offers a 401(k), profit-sharing,…
Is the IRS about to change how retirement rollovers work? Yes. The new IRS rollover guidance in Notice 2026-49 proposes four sample rollover forms, a rollover identification number to protect participant PII, and future rules that could end paper rollover checks sent to participants. If you have ever tried to move a 401(k) to an…
What is Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA), and could it lower my 401(k) tax bill? Net unrealized appreciation is a federal tax election under IRC §402(e)(4)(B) that lets you move employer stock out of a qualified retirement plan and pay ordinary income tax only on the stock’s original cost basis. The built-in gain is then taxed…
What is the new IRS Saver’s Match, and how do I get it? The savers match is a federal 50% match on up to $2,000 of your qualified retirement contributions — worth up to $1,000 per year — deposited directly into your retirement account. It starts with 2027 contributions and the first payments arrive in…
What are the 2026 retirement plan limits? The 401(k) elective deferral limit rises to $24,500, the age-50 catch-up to $8,000, and a new “super catch-up” lets employees aged 60–63 add $11,250. The 2026 retirement plan limits also bring a major SECURE 2.0 change: high earners must now make catch-up contributions as Roth. If you sponsor…
How much does a 401(k) really cost a small business? With the small business 401k tax credit under SECURE 2.0, employers with 50 or fewer workers can claim up to $5,000 per year in startup cost credits for three years — effectively making retirement plans nearly free to launch. If you own a small business…
Do high-income employees have to make Roth catch-up contributions in 2026? Yes — if your prior-year FICA wages from your employer exceeded $150,000, the SECURE 2.0 Act now requires that your Roth catchup contributions 2026 be designated as Roth (after-tax) contributions, not pre-tax. Here is everything you need to know before the January 1, 2026…
What does a secure retirement plan actually look like? This guide is your A-to-Z map, breaking down everything from savings accounts to income strategies, helping you build a future filled with financial freedom and peace of mind. Ever get that late-night feeling of anxiety, wondering if you’ll have enough money to live comfortably when…
