What Is a Safe Harbor 401k or QACA Safe Harbor 401k?
Feb 15, 2021
When we are working with businesses that are leaning towards the 401k route we traditionally see them organize into a Safe Harbor 401k or QACA Safe Harbor 401k.
What Is A Safe Harbor 401k?
A Safe Harbor 401(k) plan is a type of 401(k) with an employer match that allows you to avoid most annual compliance tests.
- Contributions and Matching
- Contributions up to $19,500 for 2021.
- Allows employer & highly compensated employees to maximize their own contributions.
- Pre-approved IRS matching & vesting schedules.
- Tax Advantages
- Employer contributions are deductible business expenses.
- Elective contributions and investments gains may enjoy tax deferral until distribution.
- Offers both pre-tax and Roth options.
- Filing and Compliance
- Requires annual 5500 filing.
- A Safe Harbor 401(k) allows the plan sponsor to automatically pass certain annual compliance testing to ensure IRS compliance.
What Is A QACA Safe Harbor 401k?
Qualified Automatic Contribution Arrangements (QACAs)
- Main Differences
- QACA requires auto-enrollment and with that the employer may receive an additional $500 tax credit.
- Matching Schedule is 3.5%
- Vesting Schedule is 2 years.
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On the link above you can setup a call to connect with an expert and get started right away. There is also a retirement plan evaluator which will guide you towards the best plan for your business.
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