Compliance testing is a crucial annual responsibility for 401(k) plan sponsors, mandated by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It ensures that a company’s 401(k) plan remains equitable, not favoring owners and highly compensated employees (HCEs), and stays within IRS-prescribed limits.

At InSight, we encourage profit sharing as a valuable option within a 401(k) plan, allowing employers to make pre-tax contributions to their employees’ retirement accounts at the end of the year. Contrary to its name, profit sharing doesn’t necessitate that