Compliance & annual filings
27 articles
Compliance testing: What plan sponsors need to know
How the ADP and ACP compliance tests work
How the Top-Heavy compliance test works
Plan characteristics that increase 401(k) compliance concerns and strategies to reduce risk
How are corrections for a failed ADP test calculated?
Tips to help your plan avoid becoming top-heavy
Why top-heavy first-year plans might benefit from profit sharing
Who is considered a highly compensated employee (HCE)?
How to determine ownership and family attribution
What is a legally related group?
What is an affiliated service group?
Year-end 401(k) administration deadlines and dependencies
When is 410(b) coverage testing required?
What is 410(b) coverage testing?
What is a controlled group and why does it matter for 401(k) plans?
I'm a plan admin and participant — What can I do?
What is Form 5500?
What is a Final Form 5500 and when is it required?
Form 5500 FAQ
Form 5500 audit requirements for large 401(k) plans
Form 5500, 5500-EZ, and 5500-SF: Which form is required for my plan this year?
Does Guideline handle Form 5500 filings?
How to navigate your 401(k) plan audit
A plan sponsor’s guide to Form 8955-SSA
Why did I receive an IRS late-filing or penalty notice for the 2022 Form 8955-SSA?
How MainStreet can help Guideline plan sponsors save on taxes
How do I read my Form 5500-SF?