Author: Nathanael Grubb
Forfeitures for Dummies: What They Are, How They Work, and What Can Go Wrong
May 14, 2026
Forfeitures are a routine, but often misunderstood, feature of all qualified retirement plans. While they may seem like a minor administrative detail, how forfeitures are handled can directly impact employer contribution costs, participant balances, and overall plan compliance. Recent regulatory attention has also made forfeitures a renewed focus area for the DOL and the IRS. … Continued