Simplified Employee Pension (SEP)
An employer-funded retirement plan where the business can contribute to eligible employees’ retirement accounts. Often used by small businesses seeking a straightforward setup.
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Offering a retirement plan can be a meaningful way to support employees while strengthening your business’s long-term strategy. Today, businesses of all sizes have access to retirement plan options that are flexible, tax-advantaged, and scalable as the organization grows.
Plans such as the Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) and Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees (SIMPLE) were created specifically for small businesses, typically those with fewer than 100 employees. These plans are generally easier and more cost-effective to administer while still providing employees with a clear and accessible way to save for retirement.
For businesses seeking more advanced options, plans such as 401(k), 403(b), and 412(e)(3) can offer higher contribution limits, broader plan features, and greater flexibility for both employers and employees.
We help you compare plan options based on team size, administration needs, and desired contribution flexibility—then guide implementation with clarity.
We help businesses evaluate SEP, SIMPLE, 401(k), 403(b), and 412(e)(3) plans and choose an approach that fits their goals and workforce.
An employer-funded retirement plan where the business can contribute to eligible employees’ retirement accounts. Often used by small businesses seeking a straightforward setup.
Learn MoreA retirement plan designed for small businesses that allows employee contributions and typically includes an employer contribution component, with simpler administration than many larger plans.
Learn MoreA common employer-sponsored plan that allows employee salary deferrals and can include employer contributions, with flexible design options and generally higher contribution potential.
Learn MoreA retirement plan often used by eligible non-profits, schools, and certain public organizations, allowing employees to save through payroll contributions and potentially receive employer contributions.
Learn MoreA specialized retirement plan funded with guaranteed insurance or annuity contracts, sometimes used by certain businesses seeking a more structured benefit design and funding approach.
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Choosing the right retirement plan for your business and employees can be complex, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Our team is here to help you explore your options to determine which plan will best suit your needs.
We can help you potentially save time and money through streamlined management and offer additional educational services to empower your employees to take full advantage of their retirement benefits.
Contact us today to get started on designing a retirement plan strategy that aligns with your goals!
Options may include SEP (Simplified Employee Pension), SIMPLE (Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees), 401(k), 403(b), and other qualified plans, depending on business size and objectives.
Choosing a plan depends on factors such as employee count, cash flow, contribution goals, and administrative capacity.
Many retirement plans impose penalties and taxes on withdrawals made before certain ages, subject to IRS rules.
For additional information on small business retirement plans:
1 Although the employer is not required to contribute each year, when contributions are made, they must be allocated to all employees over the age of 21 (including part-time employees) based on 25% of covered compensation. Source: IRS 08/20/2024.
2 The maximum contribution is $16,000 (or $19,500 for employees aged 50 and older) or 100% of their compensation, whichever is less. Source: IRS 08/20/2024
3 Employers must match employee contributions up to 3% of their elective deferral or contribute 2% of all eligible employees' compensation, regardless of whether they defer. Source: IRS 08/26/2024
4 It allows employees to make tax-deferred or Roth contributions directly from their salaries, with annual contribution limits of $23,000 for individuals under 50 and $30,500 for those over 50 (including catch-up contributions). Source: IRS 08/19/2024
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