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Amend or Terminate in 2008
by Karen Thomas
Changes under the Pension Protection Act of 2006 have prompted businesses to consider amending or terminating their traditional defined benefit pension plans in an effort to control costs. More
First Major Regulations Changes to 403(b) Plans in 43 Years
You may begin to see implications of the July 26, 2007 Internal Revenue Service-issued revised regulations concerning section 403(b) tax sheltered annuity contracts. These regulations apply to all types of 403(b) plans, including plans that have only employee salary deferral contributions. More
What’s a VEBA? There are many different methods of funding health and
welfare plans under ERISA, but one of the least known is the VEBA. More 
The Roth 401(k): A New Kid on the Block?
Roth IRAs have become a popular retirement savings
vehicle but have not been accessible to all individuals.
Starting in 2006, there is a viable alternative for many
taxpayers. More 
Military Service and Employee Rights The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (“USERRA”) was passed following
the Gulf War to clarify the rights of individuals called to active military duty. More 
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Provisions of the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004
The American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (AJCA) passed both houses of Congress in October and was signed into law by the president on October 22, 2004. The AJCA addresses some concerns raised by recent corporate scandals with a number of far-reaching provisions related to “nonqualified deferred compensation.” More
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