Things I Worry About (4): Automatic Enrollment (4)
Key Takeaways The SECURE Act 2.0 required that “new” 401(k) and private sector 403(b) plans automatically enroll their eligible employees, but not until plan years beginning after December 31, 2024…just weeks from now. “New” plans include most that were established on or after the enactment date of SECURE 2.0—December 29, 2022. Unfortunately, it is likely […]
The SECURE Act 2.0: The Most Impactful Provisions (#4–Optional Treatment of Employer Contributions as Roth Contributions)
Key Takeaways The SECURE Act 2.0 permits plan sponsors to give participants the option of receiving employer contributions on a Roth basis. This provision is effective on the date of enactment, December 29, 2022. However, the option may not be as attractive as it first appears, since the matching and nonelective contributions must be fully […]