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The SECURE 2.0 Act requires that, in 2024, plans treat catch-up contributions for higher-paid participants as after-tax Roth deferrals. (“Higher-paid participants” are those making over $145,000 (indexed) in the prior year—in 2023 for the 2024 catch-ups.) Recordkeepers and payroll services have been struggling to update their systems for this change. As a result, the retirement plan industry has been lobbying the IRS to provide relief. The prayers were answered.

 

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About The Author
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JD, Partner, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Fred Reish is an ERISA attorney whose practice focuses on fiduciary responsibility, retirement income, and plan operational issues. He has been recognized as one of the “legends” of the retirement industry by both PLANADVISER magazine and PLANSPONSOR magazine.