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Understanding Solo 401(k) Plans 1 Credit

Nov 05, 2024, 02:30 PM ET

Understanding Solo 401(k) Plans 1 Credit

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Nov 05, 2024, 02:30 PM ET

Learning Objective

  • To provide the profile suited for the plan.
  • To know how to establish the plan.
  • To explain the maximum contributions.
  • To discuss maintenance requirements to keep the plan in compliance.

Course Overview

For self-employed individuals seeking to maximize their retirement savings while optimizing business deductions, the Solo 401(k) plan offers a powerful solution. A solo 401(k) often provides the highest savings potential for self-employed individuals.

As the IRS refers to it as an "on-participant" plan, the Solo 401(k) provides a unique opportunity for owner-only employers to benefit from substantial contributions and tax advantages. In this online CPE course, we will cover the key aspects of the Solo 401(k), including eligibility criteria, contribution limits, and essential steps for maintaining a compliant plan.

Major Topics Covered:

  • Solo 401(k) Plans Background
  • Establishing Plan
  • Eligible Employers, Contribution Types and Limits
  • Portability
  • Plan Investments, Plan Loans, and Plan Maintenance
  • Distributions; and Required Minimum Distribution 

Join this CE Tax Course we will provide insight into the type of employer that can establish the plan, the amount of contributions that can be made, and the steps necessary to run a compliant plan.

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. 

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Course Level

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Instructional Method

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Pre-requisites

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About Instructor

John Paul Ruiz
John Paul Ruiz , QKA

Owner, Ruiz Consulting LLC

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John Paul Ruiz has spent more than 30 years as a consultant and trainer in the retirement and financial services industry. Prior to joining SEPIRAk, Ruiz served as Director of Professional Development for The Entrust Group, a self-directed IRA Administrator, his duties involved compliance oversight of all organizational operational procedures and policies, print and electronic materials, staff education and others. He was also the creator of the IRA Academy, a preparatory course for the American Bankers Association’s Certified IRA Services Professional, CISP, designation. Prior to Entrust, Ruiz was the Vice President of Professional Development for Integrated Retirement Initiatives, LLC. His responsibilities involved developing and delivering retirement plan training to financial advisors as well compliance personnel to some of the largest institutions offering retirement products and solutions. With his comprehensive knowledge of alternative investments, his consulting and training expertise was sought after by numerous third-party administrators in the self-directed IRA market. His former positions include Director of Resource Development for the Retirement Products & Solutions division of Acensus (formerly BISYS Retirement Services). Ruiz was responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of the Ascensus professional development and training services using a broad spectrum of media including:

  • Live group presentations
  • One-on-one coaching sessions
  • Video productions
  • Live and recorded webinars
  • On-line schools
  • Telephone seminars

In high demand as a speaker in the retirement services industry, Ruiz has been a featured keynote speaker and industry expert at numerous regional and national conferences. Ruiz has served as a member of the faculty of national schools including the American Bankers Association (ABA) Trust School and the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Ruiz has also served on the faculty of the IRA Institute, which serves as preparatory course for retirement professionals pursuing the Certified IRA Services Professional (CISP) designation offered through the Institute of Certified Bankers (ICB) or the Certified IRA Professional (CIP) designation offered through the National Association of Federal Credit Unions (NAFCU).

Ruiz has become well-known in the industry for his ability to help financial advisers understand how to create selling opportunities by building their retirement plan expertise and staying on top of legislative and regulatory developments.


During his tenure with Ascensus, Ruiz also held position as senior ERISA consultant and as manager of the ERISA Support Call Center, a fee-for-service hotline that provided ERISA technical support to financial services professionals. Prior to Ascensus, Ruiz served as a relationship manager for several key alliance partners in the recordkeeping division of Universal Pension, Inc. Prior to joining Universal Pensions Inc. he worked in the consumer loan division of Wells Fargo Bank. Ruiz earned the Qualified 401(k) Administrator (QKA) designation from the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA) and holds a Certified IRA Service Professional (CISP) certification through the American Bankers Association’s Institute of Certified Bankers (ICB).

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David Smith, CPA (US)

Give examples of how distributions are calculated into various buckets and are shown on 1099R. Have an example when a spouse is involved when setting up and contributing to a 401k. This is probably the most common case.

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Michael Shedlock, CPA (US)

Good solid presentation related to Solo 401K plan requirements. Presenter was very good in explaining all of the aspects related to the IRS requirements in establishing and maintaining the 401K plans.

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