Qualified Plans

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Employer contributions made to a qualified plan

Are subject to vesting requirements

If a company has a Simplified Employee Pension plan, what type of plan is it?

A qualified plan for a small business.

All of the following statements are true regarding tax-qualified annuities EXCEPT

Employer contributions are not tax deductible.

An IRA purchased by a small employer to cover employees is known as a

Simplified Employee Pension plan.

A 403(B) plan, commonly referred to as a TSA, is available to be used by

Teachers and not-for-profit organizations.

Under a SIMPLE plan, which of the following is TRUE regarding taxation on both contributions and earnings?

They are tax deferred until withdrawn.

All of the following employees may use a 403 (b) plan for their retirement EXCEPT

The CEO of a private corporation.

Which of the following is NOT true regarding a nonqualified retirement plan?

It needs IRS approval.

For a retirement plan to be qualified, it must be designed for the benefit of

Employees.

What is the primary purpose of a 401(k) plan?

Retirement

Which of the following statements concerning a Simplified Employee Pension plan (SEP) is INCORRECT?

SEPs are suitable for large companies.

Under the 401(k) bonus or thrift plan, the employer will contribute

An undetermined percentage for each dollar contributed by the employee.

How are contributions to a tax-sheltered annuity treated with regards to taxation?

They are not included as income for employee, but are taxable upon distribution.

The advantage of qualified plans to employers is

Tax-deductible contributions

How are contributions to a tax-sheltered annuity treated with regards to taxation?

They are not included as income for the employee, but are taxable upon distribution.

A 35-year-old spouse of the insured collects early distributions from her husband's retirement plan as a result of a divorce settlement. What penalties,if any, will she have to pay?

No penalties

Which of the following describes the tax advantage of a qualified retirement plan?

The earnings in the plan accumulate tax deferred.

Two attorneys operate their practices as a partnership. They want to start a program through their practice that will provide retirement benefits for themselves and three employees. They would likely choose

HR-10 (Keogh Plan)

Which of the following is an IRS qualified retirement program for the self-employed?

Keogh

An Internal Revenue Code provision that specially provides for an individual retirement plan for public schools teachers is a(n)

403(b) Plan (TSA)

An employer has sponsored a qualified retirement plan for its employees where the employer will contribute money whenever a profit is realized. What is this called?

Profit sharing plan

All of the following are general requirements of a qualified plan EXCEPT

The plan must provide an offset for social security benefits

Under SIMPLE plans, participating employees may defer up to a specified amount each year, and the employer then makes a matching contribution up to an amount equal to what percent of the employee's annual wages?

3

Two attorneys operate their practice as a partnership. They want to start a program through their practice that will provide retirement benefits for themselves and three employees. They would likely choose

HR-10 (Keogh Plan)

Which type of retirement account does not require the owner to start taking distribution at age 72?

Roth IRA

A tax-sheltered annuity is a special tax-favored retirement plan available to

Certain groups of employees only.

Which type of retirement account does not require the owner to start taking distributions at age 72?

Roth IRA

All of the following would be eligible to establish a Keogh retirement plan EXCEPT

The president and employee of a family corporation.

If a retirement plan or annuity is "qualified" this means

It is approved by the IRS

Which of the following is TRUE of a qualified plan?

It has a tax benefit for both employer and employee.

If a retirement plan or annuity is "qualified," this means

It is approved by the IRS

An employer has sponsored a qualified retirement plan for its employees where the employer will contribute money whenever a profit is realized. What is this called?

Profit Sharing plan

Who may contribute to a Keogh (HR-10) plan?

Self-employed plumber

SIMPLE Plans require all of the following EXCEPT

At least 1,000 employees.

Which of the following applicants would NOT qualify for a Keogh Plan?

Someone who works 400 hours per year

All of the following are TRUE of the federal tax advantages of a qualified plan EXCEPT

At distribution, all amounts received by the employee are tax free.


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