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Summer 2012, Volume 6/Issue 2    
 
Notes from the President - Mark Foster, Executive Vice PresidentMark
The Furor About 401(k) Fees Put Into Perspective 

There has been a lot of commentary about how 401(k) fees are eating us alive and how "401(k) plans are a better deal for Wall Street than for you."  It's time for us to comment on all this and put it into some perspective.  The focus is entirely on fees, which does not tell the whole story.  These fees are paying for services, valuable services 

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Form 5500, Employer Contribution Deposit, ADP/ACP Excess, 402(g) Limit Corrections.  IRS Limits have changed for 2012. Read More
TSC Spotlight - Dennis Culhane
 
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The cover letter that accompanies the Year End Valuation of your retirement plan makes mention of "the controls TSC has put in place to safeguard your confidential information and the quality control procedures we use to ensure the services we perform for you are of high quality."...... Read More 

FAQ's - Karen ThompsonQuestion mark 

 

What happens if loan payments are not made or are missed? 
Qualified retirement plans that allow for participant loans must maintain a written loan policy that provides an outline for the administration of the loan program.  All loan policies for plans that have adopted a plan document sponsored by TSC can be found in the Summary Plan Description (SPD).  The loan procedures outlined in the SPD generally stipulate that.... Read More  

Industry/Legislation Updates - Juhl StoeszLeg 4 

 

408(b)(2) and 404a-5: Ushering in a New Era of Plan Disclosure

As we have discussed in previous editions of the TSC Translator, the DOL has its sights set on increasing the amount of information available to participants in private retirement plans.  In an effort to meet that goal, the DOL has launched several distinct disclosure initiatives.  .... Read More

 

What Does This Mean? - Beth SheppardBlue Question mark

 

As a Plan Sponsor how does ownership in another company affect my retirement plan?

One of the many things that can affect your retirement plan is when there is common ownership in another company.  This may result in what is known as a controlled group.

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Of Interest - Cynthia Mills & Casey Gustafson
 

Keeping a paper trail of your plan documents 

It is essential you save all executed plan documents. In the event of an audit of the plan, the IRS may require you to demonstrate that the plan has complied with..... Read More

 

Mark Foster, Executive Vice President, Senior Counsel

I was born in New Jersey and met my wife Sally while both of us were attending Middlebury College, in Vermont. She is from St. Paul, Minnesota and we were married in 1972... Read More

 

Shady Oak   

 

 

 Shady Oak Distributing, Inc. 

Shady Oak Distributing is a third-generation family business located in Hopkins, Minnesota since 1969.  We have been involved in all areas of major appliance sales, from retail to builder, wholesale to distribution.....Read More

 

 

 

Brain Teaser - Karen Thompson 

 

A participant takes a loan from their retirement plan in 2010 requiring semi-monthly repayments through 12/31/2013.  The participant terminates on 10/15/12 and ..... Read More
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TSC Translator Contributing Staff Members
Jennifer Arntson
Client Relationship Manager
Karen Thompson
Retirement Plan Administrator Manager
Casey Gustafson
Retirement Plan Administrator
Beth Sheppard
Retirement Plan Administrator
William Metrey
Client Relationship Manager
Juhl Stoesz
Associate Counsel
Dennis Culhane
Retirement Plan Administrator
Cynthia Mills
Legal Assistant
Dean Schwientek
Network Systems Admin

Articles included in the TSC Translator are intended to provide general information about retirement plan developments and issues. The information provided should not be construed as legal or tax advice or opinion. Readers need to discuss specific factual situations confronting them with their retirement plan service providers and/or legal and tax advisors.

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