A new article, Section 403(b) Plan Design and Compliance, discusses the rules that apply when eligible tax-exempt organizations establish tax-sheltered annuities, custodial accounts, or retirement income accounts, as described in Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code (403(b) plans).
This article addresses the following topics:
- 403(b) Plan Overview
- Eligible Employers and Employees
- ERISA Coverage of 403(b) Plans
- Qualification Requirements
- 403(b) Plan Contributions
- 403(b) Plan Distributions
- Implementation and Operation
- Correcting 403(b) Plan Errors
- Terminating 403(b) Plans
- EP Subcommittee Report: 403(b) Plan Issues and Recommendations
- Advantages and Disadvantages of 403(b) Plans