What is a Solo 401(k) Plan?
A Solo 401(k) plan is a 401(k) plan for a self-employed individual, partnership, or a business owner with no employees. In general, a spouse who is an owner or employee of the plan sponsor may also participate.
What are some advantages?
- Same contribution limit as a full 401(k) plan – For 2013, contributions of up to $51,000 or up to $56,500 if over age 50.
- Flexible Annual Contributions – Solo 401(k) employer contributions can be increased, decreased or stopped from one year to the next without cost or penalty.
- Tax Deductible Contributions – Whether incorporated or not, most or all contributions can be deducted either from personal income or as a business expense.
- Investment Choice – You choose the vehicle, typically brokerage accounts, so you can manage your client’s portfolio within the products you sell.
- Loans feature – Tax free loans are permitted of up to 1/2 of the total value of the Solo 401k up to a maximum of $50,000. Loans are not available in most other retirement vehicle options such as IRAs, SEPs, etc.
- Roth feature – Solo 401 401(k) plans can be designed with a Roth contribution component allowing after tax contributions and tax free distributions after age 59 ½.
What is the deadline to set-up a Solo 401(k)?
The deadline is the end of the plan sponsor’s tax year, typically 12/31.
What are the costs?
Legacy’s first year costs are $500. This includes a plan document, set-up and first year administration. Each year thereafter is $350. This includes full year administration, IRS mandatory amendments and the Form 5500-EZ filing, if applicable.