SIMPLE IRA

Give your employees a reason to save for retirement

Simple Setup

Easy to set up and operate for busy business owners.

Pre-Tax Contributions

Make tax-deferred contributions through payroll deductions.

Employer Flexibility

Choose between options to customize employer contributions.

Eligibility

Keep retirement plans simple

A SIMPLE IRA is best for businesses under 100 employees or self-employed individuals.

You're eligible if you don't offer another employer-sponsored plan
Your employees must have earned at least $5,000 from you in each of 2 previous years
You expect to earn at least $5,000 in the current year

Required match

Employers must contribute up to a 3% match or 2% non-elective contributions.

Employee contribution limits

Employees can contribute up to 100% of their compensation annually up to $15,500.

Encourage saving for retirement

Give your employees an incentive to plan for their futures while you earn a tax deduction or credit.

Built for long-term saving

Withdrawals made within the first 2 years of plan participation may lead to a 25% penalty fee.

Withdraw without penalty

If you're 59 1/2, all withdrawals are permitted penalty free but will be subject to income taxes.

Penalty for early disbursements

If you make any withdrawal before the age of 59 1/2, there's a 10% penalty fee in addition to income taxes.

Not sure where to start? Let us help you down the path to successful retirement.

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