A guide for small business owners to affordable and easy 401(k) plans. A Ubiquity Retirement + Savings™ 401(k) enables you to:
Attract and retain your workforce
Integrate payroll
Automate your plan administration
Receive up to $16,500 in tax credits over three years when you open a 401(k).*
(*Up to $5,000 per year, plus an additional $500 per year for automatic enrollment for the first 3 years)
401(k) plans starting at $90/month
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Small business 401(k) plans offer unique benefits to both business owners and their employees who participate in the plan.
Many small business employers want to provide a 401(k) to help their employees but don’t think they have time or resources to manage a retirement plan, or don’t think they can afford one. However, with the budget-friendly, easy-to-use 401(k) solutions from Ubiquity Retirement + Savings™, small business owners can take advantage of the business tax benefits of a 401(k) plan and offer competitive retirement plan benefits for employees.
What is a small business 401(k)?
A small business 401(k) is a traditional retirement plan designed specifically for businesses with fewer than 100 employees. It allows employees to contribute a portion of their income to their retirement savings and may also offer employer contributions and tax benefits. Small business 401(k) plans are valuable for small business owners looking to attract and retain talented employees.
A 401(k) plan can be adopted by any employer other than a state or local unit of government. A small business 401(k) is defined as a 401(k) plan for a company with anywhere from one to 100 employees. At Ubiquity, we specialize in the retirement plan needs of small and growing businesses, including owner-only and start-up businesses.
If a business only employs the owner or only has employees who would not be eligible to participate in a plan, then our Single(k)® plan would be your best option.
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Setting up a 401(k) can be complicated. Only Ubiquity gives small business owners access to 401(k) experts in addition to industry-leading, low, flat fees.
No confusing language or too much financial jargon. Just a clear, concise, simple explanation.
Download Ubiquity’s Guide to Small Business 401(k) Planning and learn how a 401(k) can help lower your taxable income at a low fee and help you and your employees achieve greater financial security.
After almost two decades helping small business owners overcome their fears related to saving for retirement, we understand what’s holding you back, and we’re always here to help. The Ubiquity 401(k) Guide can help you better understand your small business 401(k) options, and help you find the right small business retirement plan.
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Our retirement planning experts will work closely with you to develop a retirement strategy that meets your needs and delivers beyond what you may have thought possible.
Maximum pre-tax contributions
Business owners who are looking to maximize their savings can contribute a significant amount to a 401(k) each year. Plan contribution limits for owners and high earners may be reduced if other employees are not actively saving in the plan. Ubiquity retirement plan consultants work with each business owner to identify the optimum plan design and resources to meet their individual needs.
Plan start-up tax credit
Business owners may be able to claim a tax credit for the administrative expenses of establishing their first retirement plan. The tax credit is equal to 50% of eligible start-up costs, with a maximum of $16,500 in tax credits (up to $5,000 per year for the first 3 years of the plan, plus an additional $500 per year if you include auto-enrollment).
One of the most important benefits of a 401(k) is the large amount that can be contributed each year, tax-free.
Maximum employee elective contribution (age 49 and younger)
$22,500
Maximum employee elective contribution (age 50 and older)
Additional $7,500
Maximum employee elective deferral plus catch-up contribution (age 50 or older)
$30,000
Defined contribution maximum limit, employee + employer (age 49 or younger)
$66,000
Defined contribution maximum limit (age 50 or older), all sources + catch-up
$73,500
Highly compensated employees’ threshold for nondiscrimination testing
$150,000
Key employee officer compensation threshold
$215,000
Annual compensation limit for HCEs and Key Employees
$330,000
How to set up a small business 401(k) plan
Although each 401(k) provider will have its documentation and procedures for establishing a 401(k) plan, most business owners will need to:
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Once a 401(k) is set up, the business owner will work with the chosen service provider to make sure the plan operates according to the terms of the plan document and in compliance with other IRS tax rules that apply to 401(k) plans.
One of the most important responsibilities of a business owner operating a 401(k) plan is to deposit plan contributions that are withheld from employees’ paychecks.
Business owners who do not make timely deposits may be subject to IRS and Department of Labor DOL) penalties. Small businesses (those with fewer than 100 employees) need to meet deposit requirements within seven days following payroll.
Contributions made by the business owner (e.g., matching, profit sharing) must be deposited by the business’s federal income tax return due date, including extensions.
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If you are a small business owner and need a 401(k) plan for yourself and your company, only Ubiquity offers flat-fee plans plus free expert advice.
We will fully customize your 401(k) to meet the specific needs of your small business.
Setting up a 401(k) doesn’t have to be complicated. Only Ubiquity gives small business owners access to 401(k) experts in addition to industry-leading, low, flat fees. Each sales expert has over a decade of experience assisting business owners in 401(k) plan design. Take advantage of this free benefit.
