SIMPLE IRA Pros and Cons

If you own a small business, you have options when it comes to your retirement account, such as a SIMPLE IRA.
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John Bowens outlines the pros and cons of a SIMPLE IRA.
The Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees (SIMPLE) IRA is a plan for small businesses with 100 or fewer employees who have no other qualified plans. With a SIMPLE plan, contributions are tax-deductible, and earnings within the account are tax-free until withdrawn.
SIMPLE IRA Eligibility
You can establish a SIMPLE IRA plan if you meet BOTH of the following requirements:
- You meet the employee limit
- You do not maintain another qualified plan, unless the other plan is for collective bargaining employees
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[@BerserkHighlander]

This was very helpful. Thank you.

[@equitytrustcompany]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cliffremsen]

Can I manage my own investments? Right now they use Morgan Stanley that charges 3% per year in maintenance fees!

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[@stacyhackney6100]

Thank you

[@jamiemezei9554]

Can you create an LLC and open up a simple IRA, while still being a FT employee of a large corporation?

[@lakerssfan310]

yes

[@Raddadbrewing]

I see Roth under the “Cons” section. Why is that?

[@Sideler74]

contribution limits