A fan favorite amongst small business owners, Safe Harbor plans are similar to traditional 401(k) plans, with the exception of the added benefit of passing non-discriminatory testing (NDT). This isn’t the only difference between the two, however.
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Nondiscriminatory testing is often performed on behalf of plan sponsors by the record-keeper or a third-party administrator (TPA). However, it is vital that plan sponsors understand the basics of the testing. For example, what types of contributions are tested, how the test is conducted and what happens when a plan fails.
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