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This webcast discusses the finalized and proposed regulations by the Department of Labor (DOL) regarding Form 5500 Schedule C rules and ERISA Section 408(b)(2) requirements aimed at ensuring transparency

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How to fill out Form 5500/ERISA 408(b)(2) Proposed Regulations Webcast

1. Gather the required information about your employee benefit plan, including plan type and funding arrangements.
2. Review the proposed regulations for Form 5500 and ERISA 408(b)(2) to understand the new requirements.
3. Prepare the necessary data regarding plan financials, including assets, liabilities, and participant counts.
4. Access the Form 5500 and corresponding schedules online via the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) website.
5. Complete each section of the form accurately, ensuring compliance with the latest regulations.
6. Include any additional documentation or schedules that may be required based on your plan’s specifics.
7. Review the completed form for errors and ensure all information is current and correct.
8. Submit the form electronically using the EFAST2 online filing system before the deadline.

Who needs Form 5500/ERISA 408(b)(2) Proposed Regulations Webcast?

1. Employers with employee benefit plans subject to ERISA requirements.
2. Plan administrators responsible for filing the annual report for employee benefit plans.
3. Fiduciaries involved in the management of employee benefit plans.
4. Those providing services to employee benefit plans, including financial and legal advisors.

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What are the 408 B )( 2 disclosure requirements for ERISA?

General Requirement Under New 408(b)(2) Regulations To be deemed a Reasonable Arrangement, the service provider must also disclose certain information in a written Fee Notice reasonably in advance of the date the service contract or arrangement is entered into (or the date of extension or renewal, as applicable).

Who is required to file ERISA Form 5500?

About the Form 5500 Any administrator or sponsor of an employee benefit plan subject to ERISA must file information about each benefit plan every year (pursuant to Code section 6058 and ERISA sections 104 and 4065).

What is 408 B )( 2 disclosure health plans?

ERISA Section 408(b)(2)(B) provides that any contract or arrangement related to a group health plan is not reasonable (i.e., is a prohibited transaction) unless all of the compensation (direct or indirect) that a “service provider” reasonably expects to receive (where $1,000 or more) is disclosed in writing to a

What is a 404a5 form?

What is 404(a)(5)? 404a-5, issued by the Department of Labor (DOL), mandates that plan administrators of participant-directed individual account plans furnish eligible participants and beneficiaries with specific plan-related and investment-related details concerning their plans and the investments offered within.

What is 408 B )( 2 disclosure health plans?

ERISA Section 408(b)(2)(B) provides that any contract or arrangement related to a group health plan is not reasonable (i.e., is a prohibited transaction) unless all of the compensation (direct or indirect) that a “service provider” reasonably expects to receive (where $1,000 or more) is disclosed in writing to a

What is a 408b2?

ERISA Section 408(b)(2) enables advisors and other service providers to a plan to receive compensation directly or indirectly from the plan. Ordinarily, the use of plan assets (such as the assets held in the accounts of 401(k) plan participants) to pay a provider's fees would constitute a prohibited transaction.

What is the difference between 401a and 503b?

401(a) plans also don't have catch-up options. But with a 403(b) plan, you have the opportunity to make extra payments outside the annual maximum contribution limit, once you reach age 50. Participants aged 60, 61, 62 and 63 can contribute an additional amount on top of the normal contribution (not age-50) limit*.

What is the difference between 408 B 2 and 404a5?

While serving different purposes, both disclosures work together to create a more transparent retirement plan ecosystem. 408(b)(2) ensures that plans are structured with reasonable fees, while 404(a)(5) enables participants to understand how these fees impact their individual accounts.

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What is Form 5500/ERISA 408(b)(2) Proposed Regulations Webcast?

Form 5500 is a series of reports filed by employee benefit plans, including pension and welfare plans, to the U.S. Department of Labor. The ERISA 408(b)(2) Proposed Regulations relate to service provider disclosures that plan fiduciaries must receive to ensure that services are provided at reasonable costs.

Who is required to file Form 5500/ERISA 408(b)(2) Proposed Regulations Webcast?

Generally, employee benefit plans that meet certain criteria, including those with 100 or more participants, must file Form 5500. Service providers to these plans may also be required to disclose information under ERISA 408(b)(2) regulations.

How to fill out Form 5500/ERISA 408(b)(2) Proposed Regulations Webcast?

To fill out Form 5500, one must gather relevant plan, participant, and financial information, then complete the necessary sections of the form, ensuring compliance with ERISA requirements and including any supplementary schedules and attachments as needed.

What is the purpose of Form 5500/ERISA 408(b)(2) Proposed Regulations Webcast?

The purpose of Form 5500 is to provide the federal government with information about the financial condition, investments, and operations of employee benefit plans. The ERISA 408(b)(2) regulations aim to enhance transparency and protect plan participants by requiring disclosures from service providers.

What information must be reported on Form 5500/ERISA 408(b)(2) Proposed Regulations Webcast?

Key information reported on Form 5500 includes details about the plan's financial condition, operation, investments, participant data, and any service provider fees or arrangements that may affect the plan.