Automatic Enrollment in Section 401(k) Plans
Description:
This report discusses enrollment practices for 401k retirement plans. Historically, most employers that have sponsored retirement savings plans under §401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) have required employees to decide whether to enroll in the plan. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued rulings to inform employers that current law allows them to enroll employees automatically, provided that the employee is notified in advance and is permitted to leave the plan.
Date:
October 14, 2004
Creator:
Purcell, Patrick
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department