Acorn Booksellers is a small business interested in adopting a qualified retirement plan. The owner of Acorn wants to be able to choose from more than one financial institution when implementing the plan.
Acorn Booksellers is a small business interested in adopting a qualified retirement plan. The owner of Acorn wants to be able to choose from more than one financial institution when implementing the plan. Acorn’s owner also wants to determine such things as the vesting schedule, and the contribution or benefit formula. As a small business, Acorn wants to keep costs down. You recommend that Acorn use:
A – a master plan, because no determination letter is needed
B – a master plan because it would give Acorn choice in funding institution or medium while keeping installation and implementation costs low
C – a prototype plan because it would give Acorn choice in funding institution or medium while keeping installation and implementation costs low
D – a prototype plan because it gives small employers a tax credit for implementation
E – a small business plan because it is specifically designed for small businesses