Whether employers are self-administering their 403(b) plans, or are using a Third Party Administrator (TPA), the in depth information in this book will provide a guide to the regulations, and the tools needed to correctly operate the plan. Busy School Business Officials can use this guide with payroll or Human Resources personnel to train them in the proper day to day operation of the plan and avoid the pitfalls that would create plan violations. The material is invaluable in maintaining oversight of the TPA, and the providers of product and investments. SBOs using previous editions of the book have reported that its use has provided an “all in one” resource for a step by step program to a worry-free 403(b) plan that benefits both the employer and the employees in this time of concerns about basic pension and social security benefits.” The 4th edition contains all available guidance at press time, including the IRS document approval program, and correction procedures for plan failures.
ASBO first published a compliance guide for the 403(b) arrangements in the late 1990s to provide assistance to the school business officials with the administration of their non-ERISA 403(b) arrangements. This, the 2003 Edition, is completely updated to reflect the extensive changes to 403(b) arrangements included in the Economic Growth & Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 and current reports of IRS audit activities. Additionally, the 2003 Edition, for the first time, includes compliance information for 457(b) deferred compensation plans in light of the growing number of audits of those plans. Since the IRS audits of 403(b) arrangements are expected to continue for the foreseeable future, it is important that detailed information, including sample forms and checklists to assist busy members in correctly operating their 403(b) non-ERISA arrangements, be available. Includes: detailed information about the audits of 403(b) arrangements, a description of the rules and regulations, a description of the most common violations (and how to avoid them), a sample Service Provider and Salary Reduction Agreements, a compliance checklist. Section 403(b) Compliance Guide for Public Education Employers is an excellent resource for use by public school districts providing step-by-step information on the administration of a compliant 403(b) arrangement. It can help school business officials avoid costly defects that the Internal Revenue Service might discover in an audit situation.
This book incorporates the comprehensive final 403(b) regulations posted July 26, 2007; provides both explanation of the significant changes, and a review of specimen forms and other resources prepared by the ASBO Retirement Plan Council (and, readily available at www.asbointl.org).
403(b) Answer Book is the only professional resource that systematically answers hundreds of questions on Section 403(b) plans, 501(c)(3) organizations, and church plans. It provides insight on how to handle complicated issues not yet resolved by the IRS or the courts and includes coverage of plan documents, qualified domestic relations orders, nondiscrimination requirements, contribution limits, correction of plan defects, and Section 403(b)(7) custodial accounts. 403(b) Answer Book, Tenth Edition provides clear, practice oriented coverage of: Maximum contribution and other discrimination rules Multiple funding alternatives available Fiduciary responsibility Prohibited transactions and exemptions Reporting and other requirements of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) And much more! 403(b) Answer Book has been updated to include coverage of: IRS Revenue Procedure 2014-28 on the 403(b) pre-approved plan program. IRS Notice 2013-74 issued in December 2013 on in-plan Roth rollovers The change in the law for certain in-plan Roth transfers, effective for transfers to Roth accounts after December 31, 2012 The in-plan 403(b) Roth rollovers (conversions) guidance under IRS Notice 2010-84 The 403(b) pre-approved plan program under Revenue Procedure 2013-22 and the new 403(b) List of Required Modifications (LRMs) The new version of EPCRS issued December 31, 2012, including an analysis of the newest correction methodologies available to Section 403(b) plans under Revenue Procedure 2013-12 The DOL Advisory Opinion 2012-02A, which clarifies the DOL's view concerning the effects of an employer that conditions its contributions to the employer's separate retirement plan on an employee making voluntary salary reduction contributions to the Section 403(b) plan The DOL's final fee disclosure regulations DOL guidance on the ERISA 403(b) safe harbor and 5500 filing requirements under Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) 2010-01 Remedial amendment relief for Section 403(b) plan documents set forth in IRS Announcement 2009-89 The ERISA 5500 reporting requirements for Section 403(b) ERISA plans The operational compliance requirements that began January 1, 2009 The increased contributions limits under Code Section 415(c), the 15-year catch-up, and age 50+ catch-up rules An overview of Revenue Ruling 2011-7 regarding 403(b) plan terminations Changes made regarding the flexibility of converting a Section 403(b) amount to a Roth IRA The SEC's position on the employer's obligation to provide eligible employees with prospectuses and other reports Previous Edition: 403(b) Answer Book, Ninth Edition, ISBN: 9781454842903
