As a leading provider of retirement plan services, Legend can assist your organization
with the design, implementation and maintenance of a Non-Governmental §457(b) Deferred Compensation Top Hat plan.
Eligible Employers
Tax-exempt employers other than governmental agencies
Eligible Employees
Top hat employees only. The Department of Labor defines these individuals as highly compensated employees who are top decision makers
Contribution Limits
$17,000 in 2012
Retirement Catch-Up
The lesser of twice the normal limit or the accrued difference between
the maximum limits in prior years and amounts actually deferred
Over-age-50 catch-up not available
Taxation
Distributions are taxed as ordinary income when paid out to the participant
Employer Asset
Exposed to Employer’s general creditors in times of uncertainty
Unforeseeable Emergencies
Strict hardship provision—to qualify a sudden unexpected illness of,
or accident to, the employee or his/her dependent or loss of property due
to a casualty or events beyond the employee’s control must occur
In-Service Distributions
None
Normal Distributions
The employee must specify how and when distributions
will be made within 30-60 days of separation of employment
Exchanges
Participants may exchange accounts
from one approved vendor to another approved vendor
Transfers to & from Plan
None
Premature Penalty
None at any age
Required Minimum Distributions
A participant must begin taking distributions at the later of the attainment of age 70½ or retirement. The first minimum distribution must be taken by April 1st of the year following the year containing this triggering event.
Legend Equities Corporation and its affiliates do not provide tax information or advice.