SIMPLE Plans

    Looking for a retirement plan that’s easy and cost effective to administer? The Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees of Small Employers (SIMPLE IRA) may be the perfect solution for your business.

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    Contribution Limits for 2025

    • Employees can defer up to $16,500; $20,000 if age 50+; $21,750 if age 60-63
    • Employers match up to 3% of pay or make a 2% nonelective contribution.
    • Additional non-elective contributions up to 10% of compensation or $5,100
    • Higher limits available for employers with fewer than 25 employees.

    How to Set up a SIMPLE IRA:

    Eligible if you had 100 of fewer employees in 2024 and no other retirement plan.

    Adopt a written plan using IRS Form 5305-SIMPLE or 5304-SIMPLE.

    Provide employees with plan details and election options before each election period.

    Set up individual SIMPLE IRA accounts for eligible employees.

    Advantages & Disadvantages

    Advantages
    • Easy set up and minimal paperwork
    • No complex ERISA compliance or government filings.
    • Flexible employer contributions and immediate vesting.
    • Tax-deductible contributions and ROth options available. 
    • Self-employed individuals can participate.
    Disadvantages
    • Employer contributions required annually.
    • Lower contribution limits compared to 401(k) plans.
    • Early withdrawals subject to penalties (25% in the first two years, then 10%)
    • Cannot maintain other employer-sponsored retirement plans.

    SIMPLE IRA vs. 401(k) Comparison

    Feature SIMPLE IRA 401(k)
    Employee Limit
    		 100 or fewer Any number
    Deferral Limit
    		 $16,500 - $21,750 $23,500 - $34,750
    Roth Contributions
    		 Yes Yes
    ERISA Compliance
    		 No Yes
    Employer Contributions
    		 Required Optional
    Loans
    		 No Yes
    Vesting
    		 Immediate Schedule permitted

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    Contact First State Financial Management today to learn how a SIMPLE IRA plan can benefit your business and employees.

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