BPI newsletters

We strive to keep our clients abreast of legal and tax changes that affect qualified plans.

2nd Quarter, 2005: Roth 401(k) Provisions, When Business Structures Change, USERRA and You

1st Quarter, 2005: New Federal Guidelines for Retirement Plans, Tax Credits for Employers and Employees, New Job Titles

Special Article from Richard L. Kaplan, CEO: Comparing the Advantages of Qualified Retirement Plans to SEP-IRAs (Updated 3/1/05)

4th Quarter, 2004: Major Rule Change for Distributions, Safe Harbor 401(k) Design, 2005 Cost of Living Adjustments Released

3rd Quarter, 2004: Department of Labor Puts Sponsors on the Clock, Summertime Reviews, SPDs Provide Help for Sponsors and Employees

2nd Quarter, 2004: Reducing Plan Expenses, Satisfy Your Fiduciary Responsibilities, Tax Credit for New Plans, Online Resources at BPI

1st Quarter, 2004: Plan Organization for the New Year, 401(k) and Defined Benefit Plans, Power Up with Electronic Data, New Limits for the New Year

4th Quarter, 2003: Section 125 and OTC Medication, Third Quarter Crunch, Legislative Quick Fix, Unforseen Consequences

3rd Quarter, 2003: Hot Topic - Investment Education, Cash Basis for Form 5500, Pension Bill Donnybrook, "Delegating" Plan Fees

2nd Quarter, 2003: Dave Barry on Pensions, Employees in Military Service, "Late" 401(k) Deposits, Professional Money Managment, Credit Card Plan Loans

1st Quarter, 2003: New 2003 Plan Limits, "New Comp" Regulations, 412(i) Plans, Owner-employee 401(k) plans, Tax Credit Reminder

4th Quarter, 2002: Cafeteria Plan Filing Requirements, Employee Deferral Provisions, EGTRRA Implementation, E-Update

3rd Quarter, 2002: EGTRRA Implementation, Employee Deferral Provisions, Enron-Inspired Pension Reform, E-Update

2nd Quarter, 2002: California EGTRRA, Time to Redesign, Tax Credits, National 401(k) Day, E-Update

1st Quarter, 2002: Qualified Plans vs. SEPs, One Person 401(k) Plans, Section 412(i) Plans, Section 125 Cafeteria Plans, EGTRRA Update, E-Update

4th Quarter, 2001: New 2002 Limits, New Comparability Final Regulations, GUST and EGTRRA Updates, E-Update

3rd Quarter, 2001: New Comparability, EGTRRA Planning Opportunities, Fidelity Bonding and Electronic Data

2nd Quarter, 2001: EGTRRA Overview, Key Provisions, Impact on GUST Restatement, Planning Opportunities

1st Quarter, 2001: Minimum Distribution Rule Changes, We've Moved, Electronic Update

4th Quarter, 2000: New 2001 Limits, "New Comp" Proposed Regulations, GUST Update, Pension Bill, New 5500 Forms, E-Update

3rd Quarter, 2000: GUST Restatement, "New Comparability" Update, 401(k) Testing, Defined Benefit Plans

2nd Quarter, 2000: American Retirement Savings, 5500 Extension, GUST Restatement Extension, New Comparability Update

1st Quarter, 2000: Increased Dollar Limits, New Comp Under Scrutiny, GUST Restatement, Better Electronic Communication