Qualified Retirement Planning Services
 

Qualified Retirement Planning Services
Revised By: Steve Michael
The Henssler Financial Group Position Paper

Qualified Retirement Planning Services

One of the most overlooked business deductions is "qualified retirement planning service," which includes the most widely used 401(k) plan. If the employer provides qualified retirement services for employees, this service is excludable from the employee's gross wages. Many individuals do not take advantage of this fringe benefit.

Since many individuals do not take advantage of this deduction, it is no surprise that many small-business owners are not aware or do not take advantage of paying for qualified retirement planning services for their employees. An employer can pay for employee qualified retirement planning services and exclude this from employees' gross wages. Qualified retirement planning services is defined as any retirement planning advice or information provided to an employee and their spouse by an employer maintaining a qualified employer plan. This rule went into effect with the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001. Small-business owners are considered employees of their business; therefore, small-business owners can write off qualified retirement services through their businesses.

This can be a very effective tool to compensate employees without increasing employee wages. This is a good option for the employer and the employee in that neither will have to pay additional FICA taxes. It is also a valuable service to employees by educating them about the benefits of saving towards a retirement plan and helping them reach their retirement goals.

For additional information contact your tax adviser or contact The Henssler Financial Group at 770-429-9166, or e-mail them at comments@henssler.com.

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