What Happens In A 401(k) Audit?

What Happens In A 401(k) Audit?

Yes, 401(k)s can be audited.  But, before you race to your file cabinet to find your records, let us explain what this means and we’ll dive into what happens in a 401(k) audit. Federal law requires that 401(k)s and other types of retirement plans to be audited. ...
How To Become An Absentee Owner

How To Become An Absentee Owner

“Let’s be honest.  If you’re a business owner, you’ve probably thought of how to become an absentee owner one day.   The notion that your company cannot operate without you forces you to assume a few mundane tasks from each department, and you become the...
What Is A Forfeiture Account?

What Is A Forfeiture Account?

If you make contributions to your employee’s 401k plan, you may have built up amounts called forfeitures.   What is a forfeiture account?  A forfeiture is the non-vested portion of an employee’s account balance.  For example, if an employee is 40% vested...
5 Unique and Creative Employee Benefits

5 Unique and Creative Employee Benefits

For most people, landing a new job is not just about how much money they’re going to make, but about the employee benefits they’ll receive.  According to research from Glassdoor, 57% of people said benefits and perks are among their top considerations...
Tax Credits for 401ks for Small Business Owners

Tax Credits for 401ks for Small Business Owners

A lot has changed in the last few months for small businesses, but one of the positive changes we’ve seen comes from the SECURE Act. Previously, employers who had implemented a 401(k) plan for their company received a flat $500 tax-credit, which wasn’t...
Should You Establish A 4 Day Work-Week?

Should You Establish A 4 Day Work-Week?

As employers, there are a lot of things on our minds consistently. How do we increase productivity? How do we retain our workers and keep them happy? How do we become more profitable? There’s been a trending topic that claims to address each of these issues, so we...