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Cash Balance Plans Demystified 1 Credit

A Tax & Retirement Strategy for High Income Owners

  • Rating

    4.5
  • Published on

    November, 2024
  • Subject Area

    Taxes

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Dec 10, 2024 | 01:00 PM ET

Learning Objective

  • Discuss how Cash Balance Plans enhance retirement savings and tax advantages.
  • Review contribution limits for business owners and high-income participants.
  • Identify investment options and their impact on retirement savings.
  • Explore the steps involved in setting up Cash Balance Plans.
  • Discover how CBPs contribute to employee retention and satisfaction.

Course Overview

Are you a business owner looking for a powerful way to enhance your retirement savings while optimizing your tax benefits? Cash balance plans are becoming increasingly popular, and they are great plans for the self-employed. With many business owners looking for significant tax deductions, asset protection, and the ability to make sizable retirement contributions, cash balance plans make great options.

This CE Course will dive into how CBPs work, how they are structured with 401(k) plans to provide substantial tax savings, and the flexibility they offer to both business owners and employees. Whether you're aiming to maximize your retirement contributions or reduce your business’s tax burden, this session will provide valuable insights on how to integrate these strategies effectively. In this CE Course we will also cover investment options ranging from mutual funds to fixed income annuities, and how CBPs provide flexibility to cater to diverse risk tolerances.

Major Topics:

  • Contribution Limits Optimization
  • Combining CBP with 401(k)
  • Investment Options Flexibility
  • Plan Termination Process

Join this CE course to discover how Cash Balance Plans can significantly boost your retirement savings while optimizing tax benefits. Gain expert insights on setting up and managing these powerful plans to secure a financially sound future for your business and employees.

For more CPE Courses on Retirement, Click here.

Looking to fulfill your Enrolled Agent (EA) Continuing Education (CE) requirements? MY-CPE online Enrolled Agent CE courses are the best for you. Earn EA CE Credits while enhancing your domain knowledge and expertise in diverse tax regulations and practices. Our courses are designed to provide you with the latest updates and deep insights to keep you ahead in your field. With flexible scheduling and a user-friendly platform, MY-CPE offers you a greater convenient and interactive learning experience. Join MY-CPE today and take the next step in advancing your career as an Enrolled Agent.

  • 1 CPE Credit of Taxes for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US)
  • 1 General Credit of Taxes for Accountant/Bookkeeper/Tax Professionals
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal tax-related matters for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02184-24-S)
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal tax-related matters for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02184-24-S)
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-1769)
  • 1 CPD Credit of Taxes for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
  • 1 PL Credit of Taxes for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal tax-related matters for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02184-24-S)
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal tax-related matters for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02184-24-S)
  • 1 CPD Credit for Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS)
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS)
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal tax-related matters for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02184-24-S)
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP)
  • 1 CE Credit for Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA)/Qualified Plan Financial Consultant (QPFC)
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Taxes for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA)
  • 1 PL Credit of Taxes for CIPM
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Taxes for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Taxes for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA)

  • 1 CPE Credit of Taxes for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US)
  • 1 General Credit of Taxes for Accountant/Bookkeeper/Tax Professionals
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal tax-related matters for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02184-24-O)
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal tax-related matters for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02184-24-O)
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal tax-related matters for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-1769)
  • 1 CPD Credit of Taxes for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
  • 1 PL Credit of Taxes for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal tax-related matters for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02184-24-O)
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal tax-related matters for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02184-24-O)
  • 1 CPD Credit for Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS)
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS)
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal tax-related matters for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02184-24-O)
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP)
  • 1 CE Credit for Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA)/Qualified Plan Financial Consultant (QPFC)
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Taxes for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA)
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL)
  • 1 PL Credit of Taxes for CIPM
  • 1 CPE Credit of Taxes for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Taxes for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA)
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC)

Additional Information

Credits

1

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Richard has over 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur and financial advisor and gained access to some of the foremost tax planning experts in the world. He has helped hundreds of clients reduce their taxes. Of these clients, most received tax reductions in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, and select clients received 7 figures of tax savings.

He is passionate about massively lowering taxes for business owners and affluent families by working with them and his highly qualified professional tax team.

Richard and his partners deliver retirement plan expertise with results for business owners you won’t find on Main Street.

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Self Study QAS (Quality Assurance Service) is a NASBA and other regulatory bodies approved program designed for Professionals to complete their Continuing Professional Education credits through self-paced, interactive courses that meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. We are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies.

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To earn CPE credits, you must complete the self-study course, pass the required assessments, and submit the necessary documentation. Credits are awarded based on the completion of course hours and successfully passing the assessments.

Are the self-study courses approved by NASBA and other regulatory bodies?

Yes, all our self-study courses are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies, ensuring they meet the rigorous standards for quality and educational content set by these organizations.

What are the requirements to maintain compliance with self-study courses?

To maintain compliance, you must follow the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include completing the course within the specified timeframe, passing the assessments, and keeping accurate records of your learning activities.

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After successfully completing a self-study course and passing the assessments, you can access and download your course completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are recognized by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies for compliance and reporting purposes.

How are credits reported to governing bodies?

We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

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To earn credits, you must attend the entire live webinar, actively participate in any polls or questions, and complete any required evaluations or assessments. Credits are awarded based on your attendance and participation in the live session.

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To maintain compliance, you must adhere to the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include attending the full duration of the webinar, participating in interactive elements, and completing any post-webinar evaluations or assessments.

How can I access my webinar completion certificates?

After successfully attending a live webinar and fulfilling all participation requirements, you can access and download your completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are recognized by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies for compliance and reporting purposes.

How are credits reported to governing bodies?

We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

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Joseph Listman, CPA (US)

Very good seminar. One of my clients setup one of these plans and it was new information for me. Good information.

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Aaron Lawrence, CPA (US)

Interesting topic

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