A plan sponsor failed nondiscrimination testing for the year 2019.  What are possible resolutions available to the plan sponsor so the plan does not risk losing its favorable tax status? Select one: a. Make a qualified non-elective contribution (QNEC) to the accounts of HCEs b. Any of the these will properly resolve the failed nondiscrimination test result c. Make a qualified non-elective contribution (QNEC) to the accounts of non-HCEs d. Refund a portion of deferrals made by HCEs by June 30 of 2020

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A plan sponsor failed nondiscrimination testing for the year 2019.  What are possible resolutions available to the plan sponsor so the plan does not risk losing its favorable tax status?

Select one:
a.

Make a qualified non-elective contribution (QNEC) to the accounts of HCEs

b.

Any of the these will properly resolve the failed nondiscrimination test result

c.

Make a qualified non-elective contribution (QNEC) to the accounts of non-HCEs

d.

Refund a portion of deferrals made by HCEs by June 30 of 2020

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Under Employee Retirement Income Security Act, all plans made for employees should maintain their qualified status as per IRS rules and for this annual nondiscriminating testing is required. It requires ADP and ACP tests. 

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