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The following publications cover 403(b) tax-sheltered annuity plans, other retirement plans and correction programs: Q Publication 15, Circular E, Employer's Tax Guide Q Publication 571, Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans (403(b) Plans) for Employees of Public Schools and Certain Tax-Exempt Organizations Q Publication 590, Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs) Q Publication 4482, 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity for Participant Q Publication 4484, Choose a retirement plan for employees of tax exempt and government entities Q Publication 4546, 403(b) Plan Checklist Q Publication 4224, Retirement Plan Correction Programs Download these publications at www.irs.gov/ep, or order a free copy through the IRS by dialing (800) TAX-FORM (829-3676). Visit www.irs.gov/ep for online resources covering specific retirement plans (including 403(b) plans). 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Page 1: Highlights for Employers on the Final 403(b) Regulations 4483 2011-01-20.pdf · The following publications cover 403(b) tax-sheltered annuity plans, other retirement plans and correction

The following publications cover 403(b) tax-sheltered annuity plans, other retirement plans and correction programs:

Publication 15, Circular E, Employer's Tax Guide

Publication 571, Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans (403(b) Plans) for Employees of Public Schools and Certain Tax-Exempt Organizations

Publication 590, Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs)

Publication 4482, 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity for Participant

Publication 4484, Choose a retirement plan for employees of tax exempt and government entities

Publication 4546, 403(b) Plan Checklist

Publication 4224, Retirement Plan CorrectionPrograms

Download these publications at www.irs.gov/ep,or order a free copy through the IRS by dialing(800) TAX-FORM (829-3676).

Visit www.irs.gov/ep for online resources covering specific retirement plans (including 403(b) plans). This site has tools such as:

• a checklist for maintaining your plan, • answers to frequently asked questions, and• a page devoted to correction programs to assist

you in correcting errors if you discover them in the operation of your plan.

Be Aware of Common Mistakes

Internal Revenue Service

Tax Exempt and Government Entities

Employee Plans Division

Highlights for Employers on the Final 403(b) Regulations

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403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plan

Note: Underlined topics identify electronic linksto detailed information on that topic. For thosereading a print version of this product, youcan access an electronic version online atwww.irs.gov/ep to link to your topic of interest.

Failure to be a Qualified Employer.

Failure to Properly Apply UniversalAvailability.

Failure to Limit Employee Elective Deferrals.

Failure to Timely Return Excess Elective Deferrals and Earnings.

Failure to Properly Withhold and Report Withholdings on Form 941, Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return.

Failure to Identify and Report Defaulted Loans.

Failure to Satisfy Hardship Distribution Requirements.

403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plan—COMMON MISTAKESStay informed. Subscribe today to theRetirement News for Employersat www.irs.gov/ep. See NEWSLETTERS.