Retirement Flashcards
(92 cards)
Tandem plans typically involve ________ and ________?
- *Mon**ey purchase plans
- *Pro**fit sharing plans
Which pension plans plan are subject to Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) coverage?
- *Defi**ned benefit plans
- *Ca**sh balance pension plans
CODA plans are also known as ________?
401k plans.
How are Employment Stock Option Plan (ESOP) dividends taxed?
Ordinary income rates.
Are loans permitted in a SIMPLE IRA?
- *No**.
- *IR**As do not permit loans.
Pension plans have ________ funding formulas.
Fixed.
Does Rule 72(t) apply to IRAs or to employer sponsored retirement plans?
- *Bot**h.
- *Avo**ids the 10% early withdraw penalty.
What determines if an individual is an active participant in their retirement plan?
- *I**f the individual contributed to the plan.
- *I**f the individual’s employer contributed on the individual’s behalf.
What’s the early withdraw penalty for a SIMPLE IRA?
25%.
Are 457 plans eligible for catch up contributions?
Yes.
What are the requirements for an employee to be eligible for a SEP plan?
- *Ag**e 21.
- *Rece**ived at least $650 dollars in compensation.
- *Wor**ked for the organization for 3 of the last 5 years.
What percent of company stock must an ESOP own after the creation?
30%.
What protection is offered for a client that rolls a 401(k) into an IRA?
- *Bankr**uptcy protection.
- *ERI**SA would provide protection while it is still a 401(k).
How often does an actuary required to review a defined benefit plan?
- *Annua**lly.
- *A**n actuary calculates the contribution calculation annually.
Profit sharing plans are funded by the ________?
- *Emplo**yer.
- *I**f there is a 401(k) component attached to a profit sharing plan, the employee can contribute to the 401(k).
Qualified plans offer ________ protection.
Creditor protection via ERISA.
What is the vesting schedule for Safe Harbor 401(k) plans?
Immediate vesting.
Integration levels cannot be higher than ________.
The social security wage base.
How long can an employee be held out of a SEP?
- *3** years.
- *Mu**st also be age 21 to participate.
What is a potential benefit of a profit-sharing plan that uses permitted disparity?
Allows for higher contribution rates.
How long does a client have to elect 83(b)?
30 days after grant.
Regarding catch-up contributions, which plans permit an additional contribution if the employee has 15 years of service?
403(b) plans.
What options does an employer have regarding SIMPLE contributions?
- *2**% flat contribution for all eligible employees
- *3**% match (100%).
Do allocation formulas need to be definite or indefinite in pension plans?
Definite.