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Ray Mazurowski, QKA

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IRC Section 409(p) Testing – What is it?

Posted by Ray Mazurowski, QKA

Dec 21, 2023 2:26:44 PM

My ESOP third party administrator (TPA) is asking me to “please verify whether you have synthetic equity and any new family groups.” Why are they asking?

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Topics: S-Corp, 409p Testing

What's the difference between IRC Sections 404 & 415 Compliance Testing?

Posted by Ray Mazurowski, QKA

Oct 28, 2022 1:36:36 PM

My administrator just informed me that we have exceeded 415 limits, but I know for a fact our contribution for the year is under the maximum 404 limit. What gives? Let’s look at the difference between Internal Revenue Code (IRC) 404 - Deduction of Employer Contributions and IRC – 415 Maximum Annual Additions.

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Topics: IRC, Compliance Testing, 415 Limits

Redeeming vs. Recycling Stock

Posted by Ray Mazurowski, QKA

Mar 31, 2022 4:48:45 PM

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Topics: Distributions, ESOP shares

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