Estate & Retirement Planning

SECURE Act 2.0 – Provisions Impacting Employers

SECURE Act 2.0 – Provisions Impacting Employers

The SECURE Act 2.0 was signed into law by President Biden on December 29, 2022. Included as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, it provides additional retirement savings reforms designed to expand access to and increase participation in workplace retirement plans

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How Will the SECURE Act 2.0 Impact Individuals?

How Will the SECURE Act 2.0 Impact Individuals?

The SECURE Act 2.0, was signed into law on December 29, 2022. The legislation calls for several changes, including an increase in the RMD age, distributions for federally declared disasters, early distributions for terminal illnesses, and changes to catch-up contribution rules.

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Important Estate Tax Portability Update Announced

Important Estate Tax Portability Update Announced

If the federal estate tax exemption is cut approximately in half in 2026, as is currently scheduled, it may create significant issues for Minnesota taxpayers. The matter becomes especially challenging when one considers what may happen if the portability election is not made.

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ESOPs & Succession Planning for your Transportation company

ESOPs & Succession Planning for your Transportation company

This article will provide insight on employee stock ownership plans (ESOP) and how they can be an option for succession planning for transportation companies. An ESOP can provide many benefits, such as tax savings for owners and the business and increasing the culture of ownership by involving employees who have shown service and loyalty.

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401k Plan Audit: Fiduciary Responsibility

401k Plan Audit: Fiduciary Responsibility

Many business owners offer a 401k plan to their employees. It is a great way to help employees save for retirement, and it allows the owner to contribute to their account as well. It can also be an attractive benefit for hiring and retaining employees in the current market.

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