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IRS Releases 2014 HSA Contribution Limits The IRS has released the 2014 cost-of-living increases for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs).  The 2014 HSA contribution limits are:  Self-only coverage – $3,300 (up [...] Key words: ,,
Internal Controls – A Focus of IRS Plan Audits One of the ways that the IRS tries to ensure that plans are in compliance with the law or are following the terms of their plan is to audit the [...] Key words: ,,
Locating Missing Participants and Beneficiaries As a part of a plan sponsor’s or administrator’s fiduciary duties, ERISA requires that a reasonable effort is made to locate any missing participants or beneficiaries in order to pay [...] Key words: ,,
Can employees contribute to a pension plan? Employee contributions to a defined benefit plan are not common in the private sector, although they are common in plans covering government employees. Employee contributions provide a way for employees [...] Key words: ,
Why would I want to file my plan with the IRS to request a favorable determination letter? The IRS does not require that a plan file for a favorable determination letter (FDL).  However, there are a couple of reasons that support the decision to file for an [...] Key words: ,,
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