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What Happens When You Deposit Employee Deferrals Late?
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In our research, late deposit of contributions is a frequent error made by plan sponsors and is a key priority of the Department of Labor (DOL). In every plan audit conducted by the DOL, the investigator looks to see if contributions have been deposited in a timely manner. A number of years ago, the DOL  Read More →
Record Retention: What Should I Keep, For How Long, and How Should I Organize It?
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We hear time and time again, “what records should I keep, how long should I keep them, and how should I organize my files?” Remember several rules of thumb when it comes to record retention. Plan Documents should never be discarded. This includes Basic Plan Documents, Adoption Agreements, Amendments, and Summary Plan Descriptions. Annual Filing  Read More →
Are You Ready for an Audit?
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Several events can trigger a DOL or IRS audit, such as employee complaints or self-reporting under the annual submission of the Form 5500. Often times an audit is a random event, which is why you should always be prepared. Listed below are several key items typically requested in an initial letter sent by the IRS  Read More →

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