Publications - IRS
- Publication 560 PDF
Retirement Plans for Small Businesses (SEP, SIMPLE and Qualified Plans) - Publication 3998 PDF
Choosing a Retirement Solution for Your Small Business - An Overview of retirement plans available to small businesses. - Publication 4118 PDF
Lots of Benefits - A discussion of the stages involved in the Retirement Plan Life Cycle. - Publication 4222 PDF
401(k) Plans for Small Businesses - Publication 4224 PDF
Retirement Plan Correction Programs - A brief description of the IRS, DOL and Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) programs. - Publication 4674, Automatic Enrollment 401(k) Plans for Small Businesses PDF
Publications - U.S. Department of Labor
- Understanding Retirement Plan Fees and Expenses
- Reporting and Disclosure Guide for Employee Benefit Plans PDF
- Troubleshooters Guide to Filing the ERISA Annual Report (Form 5500) PDF
- Savings Incentive Match Plans for Employees of Small Employers (SIMPLE) PDF
- Simplified Employee Pensions (SEPs) PDF
- A Look at 401(k) Plan Fees PDF
- What You Should Know about Your Retirement Plan PDF
- Savings Fitness... A Guide To Your Money and Your Financial Future PDF
- Top 10 Ways to Prepare for Retirement PDF
- Women and Retirement Savings PDF
Other resources
- Retirement Plans FAQs Regarding Automatic Contribution Arrangements (Automatic Enrollment Arrangements)
- 401(k) Automatic Contribution Arrangements - General Annual Participant Notice
- 401(k) Fix-it Guide
New tips on how to identify, correct and avoid common errors in 401(k) plans. Eleven common errors are noted as trends with tips for each error. -
401(k) Checklist PDF
It is important to review the requirements for operating your 401(k) plan every year. This checklist has been designed as a diagnostic tool to help you keep your 401(k) plan in compliance with important tax rules. - Check-Up for Your 401(k) Plan PDF
Three-step approach designed to help business owners properly operate their401(k) plans. - EFAST
ERISA Filing Acceptance System - Cash or Deferred Arrangement (CODA) Listing of Required Modifications and Information Package PDF
Listing of Required Modifications and Information Package for use with cash or deferred arrangements.