Keogh Plans

The filing deadline for Form 5500 is the last day of the 7th month after the end of the plan year. An extension can be filed if needed.

A Keogh plan is a tax deferred pension plan available to self-employed individuals or unincorporated businesses for retirement purposes. A Keogh plan can be set up as either a defined-benefit or defined-contribution plan. Contributions are generally tax deductible up to 25% of annual income with a limit of $51,000 ($50,000 in 2012). Keogh plan types include money-purchase plans (used by high-income earners), defined-benefit plans (which have high annual minimums) and profit-sharing plans (which offer annual flexibility based on profits). As with other qualified retirement accounts, funds can be accessed as early as age 59.5 and withdrawals must begin by age 70.5.

To deduct contributions, the Keogh plan must be adopted by the last day of the year ( December 31, for calendar year entities). The funding of the contribution can be made up to the due date of the return for that year including extensions.

HR(10) plans are Keogh plans.

A Defined-Benefit Plan is a type of Keogh plan. It is a employer-sponsored retirement plan where employee benefits are calculated based on a formula using factors such as salary history and duration of employment. Investment risk and portfolio management are entirely under the control of the company. There are also restrictions on when and how you can withdraw these funds without penalties.

Yes. All employees who have reached age 21 with at least 1 year of service. Generally, a employer does not have to cover seasonal or part-time employees who work less than 1,000 hours during a 12 month period.

Yes. You may continue to contribute to your Keogh or SEP plan if you have Self-employment income. You are required to receive a minimum distribution by April 1 of the following year in which you reach age 70 1/2 after ages 70 1/2 if you are more than a 5% owner.

Form 5500 or Form 5500-EZ is required to be filed.

For 2013, the annual benefit for a participant under a defined benefit plan cannot exceed the lesser of: 100% of the participant's average compensation for his or her highest 3 consecutive calendar years or $205,000.
For 2014, the annual benefit for a participant under a defined benefit plan cannot exceed the lesser of: 100% of the participant's average compensation for his or her highest 3 consecutive calendar years or $210,000.