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The Secret Strategy for Business Owners to Supercharge their Retirement Savings and Cut Taxes

Financial Planning Dentist

Business owners frequently ask me questions like, “How can I save more on my taxes?” or “I owe a lot in taxes for last year. Do you know any strategies, like the ones wealthy individuals use, to reduce my tax burden?”

My answer: Yes, yes I do. It’s called the New Comparability Profit Sharing Plan?

What is a New Comparability Profit Sharing Plan?

A new comparability profit-sharing plan, also known as a cross-tested formula, is a type of 401(k) profit-sharing plan that allows employers to allocate different contribution amounts to different employees. This flexibility makes it an attractive option for business owners who want to tailor contributions based on specific goals and needs.

How Does It Work?

  1. Customizable Contributions: Unlike traditional profit-sharing plans that might allocate a flat percentage to all employees, a new comparability plan lets you group employees and allocate different percentages to each group. For example, you can provide higher contributions to key employees or those nearing retirement while giving standard contributions to others.
  2. Greater Flexibility: This plan is ideal for businesses that want to reward certain employees more than others. It’s especially useful if you want to make larger contributions to older employees who are closer to retirement or to those who are crucial to your business.
  3. Business Owner Benefits: Business owners, who are often highly compensated employees (HCEs), can benefit significantly from this plan. It allows for substantial contributions to the owner’s retirement account, as long as the minimum contributions to non-highly compensated employees (NHCEs) are met.

Why Consider a New Comparability Plan?

  • Personalized Retirement Savings: Tailor contributions to meet the specific retirement needs of your employees.
  • Attract and Retain Talent: Use higher contributions as a tool to attract and retain key employees.
  • Optimize Tax Benefits: Potentially increase your own retirement contributions while complying with IRS guidelines.

New comparability profit-sharing plans offer a high degree of flexibility and customization, making them a great choice for business owners looking to optimize retirement contributions and reward key employees. By tailoring contributions to meet individual or group needs, these plans can help businesses attract and retain top talent while also providing significant benefits to the owners.

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