Simple IRA’s are an excellent option for many small business owners to offer retirement benefits to their employees without as much overhead as the 401(k). Learn more by watching this video!
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As a small business owner or self-employed individual, you may be interested in setting up a retirement plan for yourself and your employees. One type of plan that may be appropriate for your situation is a Simple IRA (Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees).

A Simple IRA is a type of tax-deferred retirement plan that allows employees to contribute a portion of their pre-tax income to the plan, and employers to match a percentage of their employees’ contributions. The plan is easy to set up and administer, with low administrative costs compared to other types of retirement plans.

Here’s some key information you’ll need to know if you’re considering setting up a Simple IRA:

Who can participate?

Any business with 100 or fewer employees can establish a Simple IRA plan. Employees who have earned at least $5,000 in any two years preceding the current plan year, and who are expected to earn at least $5,000 in the current year, are eligible to participate. Employers can specify less restrictive eligibility requirements if they wish.

How much can employees and employers contribute?

Employees can contribute up to $13,500 per year to their Simple IRA, as of 2021. Employees who are age 50 or older can also make catch-up contributions of up to $3,000 per year. Employers can choose to match employee contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 3% of each employee’s compensation, or to make non-elective contributions of 2% of each employee’s compensation. The employer contribution is fully tax-deductible for the employer.

What are the tax implications of a Simple IRA?

Employee contributions to a Simple IRA are made pre-tax, meaning that they reduce the employee’s taxable income for the year. The earnings on the investments made with the Simple IRA funds are also tax-deferred until withdrawals are made in retirement. Withdrawals made before age 59½ may be subject to a 10% early withdrawal penalty, in addition to income tax. Withdrawals made after age 59½ are subject to income tax, but not the early withdrawal penalty.

How is a Simple IRA established and maintained?

To establish a Simple IRA plan, the employer must complete and sign IRS Form 5304-SIMPLE or 5305-SIMPLE, available on the IRS website. The plan must be established by October 1 of the year in which the employer wants to begin contributing to the plan. Once the plan is established, the employer must provide eligible employees with the opportunity to make salary deferral contributions and must also make any required employer contributions. The employer must also ensure that the plan complies with IRS regulations and must file any required annual reports or other forms.

In conclusion, a Simple IRA can be an attractive retirement plan option for small businesses with a limited number of employees. It provides tax-deferred retirement savings for employees and tax deductions for employers. If you’re interested in setting up a Simple IRA for your business, speak with a financial advisor or tax professional who can help guide you through the process.