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SEP IRA

As a leading provider of retirement plan services, Legend can assist your organization
with the design, implementation and maintenance of a SEP IRA retirement plan.
Learn more about Legend's retirement plan sponsor solutions and plan administration services.
Eligible Employers
All employers
Eligible Employees
The employer can restrict eligibility to employees aged 21+ with three years of service and earnings of least $550 during each year
Deadline to Establish
By the tax filing deadline plus extensions
Elective Deferral Limit
None
Employer Contributions
Discretionary employer contributions of the lesser of 25% of the participant's salary or $49,000 in 2010. (non-elective only).
Taxation
Distributions are taxed when paid out to the participant
Distributions
Eligible at any time
Rollovers into Plan
Participants may roll monies from other eligible retirement accounts
Premature Penalty
A 10% penalty is applicable on distributions taken prior to age 59½
Required Minimum Distributions
A participant must begin taking distributions at the attainment of age 70½. The first minimum distribution must be taken by April 1st of the year following the year containing this triggering event.
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Distributions from a retirement plan may be subject to federal income tax in the year
distributed and may incur an additional 10% penalty if the participant is under age 59½.

Legend Equities Corporation and its affiliates do not provide tax information or advice.