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Coverage and Nondiscrimination Answer Book
Contributor(s): Poje, Thomas E. (Author), Bitzer, Frank J. (Author), Topazio, Bernadine (Author)
ISBN: 0735581940     ISBN-13: 9780735581944
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Law & Business
OUR PRICE:   $662.31  
Product Type: Hardcover
Published: July 2009
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BISAC Categories:
- Law | Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice
- Business & Economics | Accounting - Managerial
- Law | Discrimination
Dewey: 344
LCCN: 2009499558
Physical Information: 1026 pages
 
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Publisher Description:

Coverage and Nondiscrimination Answer Book is the first reference guide that focuses exclusively on the participation, coverage, nondiscrimination, and compliance requirements that must be met to ensure a plan's qualified status. This book is designed to help plan sponsors and administrators, as well as benefits professionals, attorneys, and consultants, cope with the complicated requirements of compliance testing.

The practical guidance, regulatory and legislative updates, and detailed analysis in Coverage and Nondiscrimination Answer Book will assist pension professionals in managing all aspects of coverage and nondiscrimination testing and compliance.

Coverage and Nondiscrimination Answer Book uses straightforward language and avoids technical jargon whenever possible. Citations to authority, particularly the Internal Revenue Code, are provided as research aids for those who wish to pursue particular items in greater detail.

Coverage and Nondiscrimination Answer Book will help you:

  • Understand the impact of EGTRRA on coverage and nondiscrimination testing
  • Discover methods of plan design that avoid the need for most coverage and nondiscrimination testing
  • Determine which entities comprise an andquot;employerandquot; for qualified plan purposes
  • Craft employee census and data requests that capture the information essential to accurate testing
  • Perform all required compliance tests accurately
  • Be aware of corrective measures available and the time frame for these corrections
  • Design plans or combinations of plans that favor certain targeted employees
  • Know the benefits of applying for a determination letter
  • Complete required schedules needed to request a determination letter from the IRS

Coverage and Nondiscrimination Answer Book offers real-life examples, charts, and illustrations in a concise format. It provides specific tools and answers such frequently occurring questions as:

  • Do I have a controlled group situation?
  • Is my plan providing meaningful benefits?
  • And more

Coverage and Nondiscrimination Answer Book has been updated to include coverage of:

  • Increased IRS compensation and deferral limits and how they are derived
  • Information regarding procedures for obtaining opinion and advisory letters for Section 403(b) preapproved plans
  • Information regarding the Internal Revenue Service program to send compliance letters to organizations to solicit information regarding the design and operation of the organizationsand#8217; 457(b) plans
  • IRS regulations pertaining to the mid-year elimination of safe harbor nonelective contributions, provided the possibility of this event was noted in the safe harbor notice
  • Updated IRS and Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustments, including Puerto Rican Plan Limits
  • The latest version of Publication 571, Tax Sheltered Annuity Plans, for employees of public schools and certain tax-exempt organizations