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SECURE 2.0

The SECURE Act has made a significant impact on the retirement industry since its introduction, with the legislation opening up access to retirement savings plans, making it easier for small business owners to start and operate a plan, and increasing the benefits of doing so.

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Resources

SECURE 2.0 contains a variety of provisions and mandates that business owners and retirement savers alike should be aware of. Check out the resources below to learn more about the rules, timelines, and new credits available outlined by SECURE Act legislation.

Provisions & Priorities

SECURE 2.0 Key Provisions: What Plan Sponsors Need to Know

Learn more about the key SECURE 2.0 provisions that may impact your company’s retirement plan.

SECURE 2.0 Act Tax Credits for Eligible Employers >

Use this resource to learn more about the tax credits made available by the SECURE 2.0 Act.

Defined Contribution Plan Key Priorities >

Use this resource to prioritize key SECURE 2.0 provisions relating to defined contribution plans.

IRA/SEP/SIMPLE Key Priorities >

Review applicable provisions and priorities for SEP and SIMPLE IRA offerings.

Defined Benefit/Cash Balance Plan Key Priorities >

Learn more about key provisions applicable for defined benefit and cash balance retirement plans.

Contributions

Tax Credits Available for Small Employers

Learn about the tax credits available for small employers that sponsor a retirement plan.

New Plans Required to Contain Automatic Enrollment Feature >

Review the automatic enrollment provision to ensure your company’s retirement plan remains in compliance.

Improved Coverage for Long-Term, Part-Time Employees >

Use this resource to review the expanded coverage for long-term, part-time employees under the SECURE Act.

Retroactive First-Year Elective Deferrals for Sole Proprietors >

Learn more about retroactive deferrals for sole proprietors and owners of single-member LLCs for their first plan year.

Military Spouse Retirement Plan Eligibility Credit for Small Employers >

Review eligibility requirements for tax credits available to certain employers that include military spouses in their defined contribution plan.

Pension-Linked Emergency Savings Account Eligibility & Contributions >

Use this resource to learn how the PLESA can help more retirement plan participants financially prepare for day-to-day emergencies.

Distributions

New Ways to Take Penalty-Free Distributions

Review the various ways the SECURE Act enhances individuals’ accessibility to their retirement savings.

Increased RMD Age >

Use this resource to review newly increased RMD ages, effective for distributions in 2023 and on.

New Penalty-Free Distribution Option Added for Certain Emergency Expenses >

Learn more about new penalty-free distribution options for retirement savers.

News

SECURE Act Video Series

Our experts outline the impact of key provisions of the SECURE Act.

Tax Credits

Tax Credits

Long-Term Part-Time Employees

Long-Term Part-Time Employees

State Mandated Plans

State Mandated Plans

Employer Roth Contributions

Employer Roth Contributions

Replacing SIMPLE Plan

Replacing SIMPLE Plan

Financial Incentives for Contributions

Financial Incentives for Contributions

Expanding Automatic Enrollment

Expanding Automatic Enrollment

Employer Tax Credits

Employer Tax Credits

Corrections for Elective Deferral Failures

Corrections for Elective Deferral Failures

Terminal Illness

Terminal Illness

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