Author: Maria T. Hurd, CPA

2014 Plan Limits

November 06, 2013

The 2014 plan limits were just released. Included in this blog is a chart that outlines the recently announced cost-of-living adjustments affecting retirement plans.

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What Statute of Limitations?

July 25, 2013

Many of our retirement plan clients who receive a letter from the IRS indicating their plan is the lucky winner of the “You’ve Been Selected” contest […]

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403(b) Plans: Universal Availability Exclusions

June 06, 2013

403(b) plans are known for the universal availability requirement. Everyone is encouraged to make salary deferral contributions, except for a few types of employees who can be excluded, as follows:

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Protect Your Retirement

February 01, 2013

With the fiscal cliff negotiations behind us and impending federal tax reform legislation, Congress will now turn its attention to the debt ceiling and federal spending.

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How Does the American Taxpayer Relief Act affect Retirement Plans?

January 22, 2013

Contrary to the retirement plan industry’s fears, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (Act) did not reduce the contribution or compensation limits for retirement plans.

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2013 Plan Limits

October 25, 2012

The 2013 plan limits were just released. Below is a chart that outlines the recently announced cost-of-living adjustments affecting retirement plans:

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IN or AND…What a difference a word makes

August 16, 2012

In the world of qualified plans, an employee must be given credit for a ‘year of service’ for any ‘computation period’ […]

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A Deadline and a Lifeline

August 02, 2012

Most people are familiar with the significance of April 15th as the day we all pay our fair share to Uncle Sam […]

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But I hired you to audit THIS year…

June 28, 2012

Following in his father’s footsteps, Art Vandelay has worked hard to expand the reach of his pizza chain across the whole state of Delaware…

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Limited Scope Audits: Worthless or Worthwhile?

June 21, 2012

Limited scope audits exclude investment values from the scope of the audit if the assets are held at a regulated financial institution such as…

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