Resources Hero Warm - Abacus

RESOURCES

Tools and answers, in plain language

Straightforward guidance on the questions we hear most, plus links to the official sources that matter.

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ANNUAL CENSUS

How to complete your census questionnaire

A quick walkthrough of what we need from you each year, and why it matters for keeping your plan compliant.

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COMMON QUESTIONS

Answers to what we hear most

What is a third-party administrator (TPA)?

A TPA manages the day-to-day administration of a retirement plan — compliance testing, plan documents, and participant support — working alongside your recordkeeper, financial advisor, and CPA.

What is a Safe Harbor 401(k)?

A plan design that eliminates annual nondiscrimination testing in exchange for mandatory employer contributions, simplifying compliance for many businesses.

Can an employee take a hardship distribution?

Most plans allow hardship distributions under specific IRS-defined circumstances. We handle the request, documentation, and processing directly with your employee.

What's the difference between ERISA and non-ERISA plans?

ERISA plans are subject to federal regulations protecting employee benefits, while certain non-ERISA plans (like some 403(b) plans) follow different compliance rules. We handle both.

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HELPFUL LINKS

IRS.gov

Annual contribution limits (downloadable PDF)

DOL.gov

What is a TPA? (4 min. video)