CRITICAL AUGUST 31ST DEADLINE FOR AMENDING PLANS TO SUSPEND OR REDUCE SAFE HARBOR CONTRIBUTIONS MIDYEAR IS RAPIDLY APPROACHING
August 20, 2020 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Notice 2020-52, provides guidance and temporary relief for employers who may choose to reduce contributions during 2020 to their safe harbor 401(k) or 403(b) plan. Notice 2020-52: Clarifies that an employer can amend a safe harbor plan to reduce contributions made only on behalf of highly compensated employees …