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Reminders for the Second Quarter
Reminders for Second Quarter Hard to believe, but the second quarter of the year is already well underway. To avoid any surprises, it’s important to keep certain deadlines on the radar and begin taking proactive steps now to ensure success. Good Practice: Conduct nondiscrimination testing for Cafeteria Section 125, Self-Insured...
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What Plan Documents Do You Need and What are the Required Mandatory Legislative Plan Document Amendments for 2025?
The cornerstone for an ERISA Plan is to have the required Plan Documents in place. Documents – plural? There is to be more than one? Many focus on the Wrap Plan Document, but more is needed for your foundation as we will outline in this blog. At the end of...
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Best Practices for Organizing ERISA Materials
Whether the reason is to respond to a DOL audit, a participant’s request, a lawyer’s inquiry, or just a new HR manager taking over a new set of tasks, having the ERISA compliance materials easily accessible and up to date can make all the difference. Case in point… Recently a...
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Demystifying Red Flags Found with Wrap Plan Documents, Form 5500s and NDT
Demystifying Red Flags Found with Wrap Plan Documents, Form 5500s and NDT Our webinar was packed with information on the Plan Documents and the H&W Form 5500. We are pleased to provide to you the questions collected during the presentation and the corresponding answers. If you need...
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2025 First Quarter Reminders
Many brokers have provided a similar sentiment to us: there is not a busy season, but rather the whole year is at a crazed and busy pace to handle all that is required. To help you stay on track, here are key reminders under the ERISA Reporting and Disclosure for...
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Q&A from Wrangle’s Latest Webinar: Know the Tips & Tricks in Using Ascensus Wrangle Team’s 5500 Dashboard
Q&A Session Our webinar was packed with information on the 5500 Dashboard. We are pleased to provide to you the questions collected during the presentation and the corresponding answers. If you need further clarification or additional support, please contact Elaine Harvey at eharvey@wrangle5500.com
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Register for Demystifying the Red Flags Found with Plan Documents, Form 5500s & NDT
The start of the new year is the perfect time to ensure new clients' ERISA compliance while also focusing on prospecting for additional business. What red flags should you be watching for in Plan Documents, 5500s, and NDT? Identifying potential issues early can prevent them from becoming major challenges....
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DOL’s Civil Penalties/Monetary Penalties
2024 Maximum Penalty  2025 Maximum Penalty Failure or refusal to file Form 5500 $2,670 per day $2,739 per day* Failure to furnish employee benefit plan documents to the DOL during an audit (including plan and trust documents, SPD, SMM, collective bargaining agreement) $190 per day
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2025 New Enhancements for the Dashboard and Plan Documents
Wrangle has developed new enhancements to our processes and our online 5500 Dashboard. In addition, Ascensus’ ERISA attorneys have notified us of ERISA-level changes that impact our Plan Documents. As we ring in the new year we wanted to bring this information to you. We feel very strongly that...
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