Top 10 Factor for Choosing Between a SEP IRA and a SIMPLE IRA

Program Name:  Appleby’s Top 10 Factor for Choosing Between a SEP IRA and a SIMPLE IRA 

Overview

SEP IRAs and SIMPLE IRA plans are easy to establish and operate and have little administrative cost. They are also easy to communicate to employees and are often considered to be ideal starter plans for small businesses. Both plans have competing and similar features and benefits that would make them suitable for the small business.

Major Topics

• The features and benefits of SEP IRAs and SIMPLE IRAs
• Documentation requirements for SEP IRAs and SIMPLE IRAs
• Identifying suitable businesses
• Contribution rules
• Notification requirements
• Terminating a SEP or SIMPLE IRA

Learning objectives

• To learn the operational and compliance requirements fort SEP IRAs and SIMPLE IRAs.
• To learn how to determine the contribution requirements and limits for SEP IRAs and SIMPLE IRAs.
• To learn how to establish SEP IRAs and SIMPLE IRAs.
• To learn how to communicate SEP IRAs and SIMPLE IRAs, in accordance with regulatory requirements.