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2855 Piedmont Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
Tel: (818) 330 9610
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Deadline to open and fund Simplified Employee Pension plans - Extended due date and return. 

Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) plans can provide a significant source of income at retirement by allowing employers to set aside money in retirement accounts for themselves and their employees. A SEP does not have the start-up and operating costs of a conventional retirement plan.

SEP Plan FAQs - Establishing a SEP

Simplified Employee Pension Plan (SEP) | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)

How does a SEP work?

Jed works for the Rambling RV Company. Rambling RV decides to establish a SEP for its employees. Rambling RV has chosen a SEP because the RV industry is cyclical in nature, with good times and down times. In good years, Rambling RV can make larger contributions for its employees and in down times it can reduce the amount. Rambling RV’s contribution rate (whether large or small) must be uniform for all employees. The financial institution that Rambling RV has chosen for its SEP has several investment funds from which to choose. Jed decides to divide the contribution to his SEP-IRA among three of the available funds. Jed, an employee, cannot contribute because SEPs only permit employer contributions.

Pros and Cons:

  • Easy to set up and operate
  • Low administrative costs
  • Flexible annual contributions – good plan if cash flow is an issue
  • Employer must contribute equally for all eligible employees

Who Contributes: Employer contributions only

Contribution Limits: Total contributions to each employee’s SEP-IRA are limited.

Filing Requirements: An employer generally has no filing requirements.

Participant Loans: Not permitted. The assets may not be used as collateral.

In-Service Withdrawals: Yes, but includible in income and subject to a 10% additional tax if under age 59 1/2.

Additional Resources

Source: irs.gov

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