{"id":436,"date":"2023-01-17T15:13:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-17T16:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/marshalllodge.co.uk\/?p=436"},"modified":"2023-11-23T15:19:39","modified_gmt":"2023-11-23T15:19:39","slug":"7-things-you-need-to-know-about-a-simple-ira-for-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/marshalllodge.co.uk\/index.php\/2023\/01\/17\/7-things-you-need-to-know-about-a-simple-ira-for-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Things You Need to Know About a SIMPLE IRA for 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Most people have never heard of a SIMPLE IRA and are curious to know the rules, limits, and how it differs from a 401(k).<\/p>\n<p>A SIMPLE IRA sounds \u201csimple\u201d to set up, but is it really that easy? And how does it compare to the 401k and other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodfinancialcents.com\/best-retirement-plans\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\">retirement plans<\/a> that exist? We\u2019ll answer that and more as we take a deep dive into the SIMPLE IRA rules and limits.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is a Simple IRA?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"gfc-table-of-contents gfc-table-of-contents-blockwrap gfc-blockwrap\">\n<div class=\"gfc-table-of-contents-title-container\">\n<h3>Table of Contents<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gfc-table-of-contents-content\t-container\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-a-simple-ira\">What Is a Simple IRA?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#benefits-of-the-simple-ira-vs-401k\">Benefits of the SIMPLE IRA vs 401k<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#benefits-of-the-simple-ira\">Benefits of the SIMPLE IRA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#7-things-you-should-know-about-the-simple-ira\">7 Things You Should Know About the SIMPLE IRA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#setting-up-a-simple-ira-and-maintaining-filing-requirements\">Setting Up a SIMPLE IRA and Maintaining Filing Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#pros-and-cons-of-a-simple-ira\">Pros and Cons of a Simple IRA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#where-can-i-open-a-simple-ira\">Where Can I Open a SIMPLE IRA?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#the-bottom-line-on-the-simple-ira\">The Bottom Line on the SIMPLE IRA<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A SIMPLE IRA, or Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees, is a type of employer-sponsored retirement savings plan that is designed to be easy to set up and maintain for small business owners.<\/p>\n<p>It offers a way for employees to save for retirement on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodfinancialcents.com\/ask-gfc-005-do-tax-deferred-accounts-make-sense-if-tax-rates-will-be-higher\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\">tax-deferred basis<\/a> while also requiring employers to make contributions on behalf of their employees.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Benefits of the <\/strong><strong>SIMPLE<\/strong><strong> IRA vs 401k<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>One of the main benefits of a SIMPLE IRA is that it is easy for small business owners to set up and maintain.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Unlike a 401(k) plan, which can be complex and costly to administer, a SIMPLE IRA can be established by any employer with <strong>100 or fewer employees<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Additionally, the plan requires minimal paperwork and has relatively low administrative costs.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Benefits of the <\/strong><strong>SIMPLE<\/strong><strong> IRA<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Another key benefit of a SIMPLE IRA is that it allows employees to make contributions to the plan on a pre-tax basis. This means that the money employees contribute to the plan is not subject to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodfinancialcents.com\/income-tax-guide\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\">income taxes<\/a> until it is withdrawn in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodfinancialcents.com\/happy-retirement\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\">retirement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This can help employees save money on their taxes in the short term while also allowing them to save for retirement in the long term.<\/p>\n<p>Employers are also required to make contributions to a SIMPLE IRA on behalf of their employees.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p><strong>The employer must either match employee contributions dollar for dollar up to 3% of compensation or make a non-elective contribution of 2% of compensation <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/retirement-plans\/plan-sponsor\/simple-ira-plan#:~:text=Matching%20contribution%20up,each%20eligible%20employee\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><strong>for all eligible employees<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>This can be a great incentive for employees to save for retirement and a way for small business owners to attract and retain talented employees.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>SIMPLE IRA RULES<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>DETAILS<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Employer Eligibility<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Any employer with 100 or fewer employees who earned at least $5,000 in the previous year can establish a SIMPLE IRA.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Employee Eligibility<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Employees who received at least $5,000 in compensation from the employer during any two preceding calendar years and who are expected to earn at least $5,000 in the current year are eligible to participate in a SIMPLE IRA plan.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Contribution Limits<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>For 2023, employees can contribute up to $15,500 to a SIMPLE IRA plan. If the employee is 50 or older, they can make an additional catch-up contribution of up to $3,500. Employers must make either a matching contribution of up to 3% of the employee\u2019s compensation or a non-elective contribution of 2% of the employee\u2019s compensation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Vesting<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Employee contributions are always 100% vested. However, employer contributions may be subject to a vesting schedule, which means that employees may have to work for a certain period before they are entitled to the full amount of the employer\u2019s contribution.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Withdrawals<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Withdrawals from a SIMPLE IRA are generally subject to income tax and a 10% penalty if taken before age 59 \u00bd. However, there are exceptions to this penalty, such as for first-time home purchases or certain medical expenses.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Rollovers<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SIMPLE IRA funds can be rolled over into another SIMPLE IRA, a Traditional IRA, or a Qualified Employer Plan (QEP). However, there are certain restrictions and tax implications to consider when rolling over funds.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7 Things You Should Know About the SIMPLE IRA<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1.\u00a0 Your <\/strong><strong>Employer\u2019s<\/strong><strong> Contributions <\/strong><strong>Are<\/strong><strong> 100% <\/strong><strong>Vested<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>With most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodfinancialcents.com\/how-much-in-your-401k\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\">401(k)s<\/a>, you must work for the employer for a certain number of years to be vested.\u00a0 This means if you were to leave that employer, you could take that employer\u2019s matching contribution with you.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>But with the 401(k), you have anywhere from three to five years before you\u2019ve satisfied the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodfinancialcents.com\/401k-vesting-schedules\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>401(k) vesting schedule<\/strong><\/a>, which is different with SIMPLE IRA.<\/p>\n<p>With the SIMPLE IRA, you are 100% vested whenever the employer deposits that into your account.<\/p>\n<p>This is definitely a huge difference from the 401(k). Both you and any employees you have enjoy immediate vesting, not only of your own contributions to the plan but also of matching contributions on the employer side.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Employers Have <\/strong><strong>to<\/strong><strong> Match in a SIMPLE IRA<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Each year, the employer is required to make a contribution to your SIMPLE IRA account, whether it be in the form of a match or what\u2019s called a non-elected contribution.\u00a0 Matching contribution states that the employer has to match at least what you match.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>So, if you\u2019re matching 3%, the employer has to match 3% as well.\u00a0 Note that <strong>3% is the most that the employer has to match<\/strong>, which could be considerably different than compared to a 401(k).<\/p>\n<p>The employer does have the option to reduce the matching amount to 1% for two of a five-year period.\u00a0 What that means is that if the employer does do this, they have to match the full 3% for the remaining three of those five years.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The calculation can be a little tricky, but know that your employer is matching no matter what.<\/p>\n<p>If the employer chooses not to match, they may make a \u201cnon-elect contribution\u201d. That means they will contribute 2% of your salary.\u00a0 Even if you are contributing 3% of your salary, they will only contribute 2%.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Employees Control the Investments<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>With most 401(k)s, you are limited to the investment options that your employer provides you.\u00a0 This is considerably different when compared to the SIMPLE IRA.\u00a0 Being a <a href=\"https:\/\/cashmoneylife.com\/self-employed-retirement-plans\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><strong>self-employed retirement plan<\/strong><\/a>, the SIMPLE IRA gives you the discretion of what exactly you want your money invested into.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you want to buy individual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodfinancialcents.com\/should-you-invest-all-your-money-in-stocks\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\">stocks<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodfinancialcents.com\/etf-vs-mutual-funds\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\">mutual funds<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodfinancialcents.com\/investing-in-etfs\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\">ETFs<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodfinancialcents.com\/best-cd-rates\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\">CDs<\/a>, you are allowed.\u00a0 This is the same feature that a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodfinancialcents.com\/open-sep-ira-contribution-limits-and-rules\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>SEP IRA<\/strong><\/a> offers.<\/p>\n<p>The investment control factor plays out in two ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Employee Choice of Investment Trustee.<\/strong> You can designate the plan so that the employee chooses his or her own financial institution to hold the plan. That not only gives a greater choice to the employees, but it also relieves you, as the employer, of the burden of managing the entire plan for everyone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Self-Directed Investing.<\/strong> Participants not only choose the financial institution, but they are also free to engage in do-it-yourself investing. That means they can choose how the money is invested, where it\u2019s invested, as well as the level of risk that they are willing to assume.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. <\/strong><strong>Employees Can Contribute 100% Of Their Income to a SIMPLE IRA<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You are allowed to contribute up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/retirement-plans\/plan-participant-employee\/retirement-topics-simple-ira-contribution-limits\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><strong>$15,500 in 2023<\/strong><\/a>, up from $14,000 in 2022, per year in a SIMPLE IRA.\u00a0 If you\u2019re over the age of 50, you\u2019re allowed a catch-up contribution, which increased to $3,500.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>Please note that the $15,500 (or $19,000) is far less than the amount that you are eligible to contribute to a 401(k).<\/p>\n<p>Nor is it as high as the (up to) $66,000 that you could contribute to either a SEP IRA or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodfinancialcents.com\/solo-401k-contribution-limits-rules-plans\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\">Solo 401(k)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But the SIMPLE IRA contribution limit is more than two times as high as the contribution limit for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodfinancialcents.com\/roth-ira-vs-traditional-ira\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\">traditional or Roth IRA<\/a>. And the contribution limit for people 50 or older is almost 2 \u00bd times higher than the $7,500 limit for traditional and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodfinancialcents.com\/roth-ira-conversion-tax-rules\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\">Roth IRAs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The 100% feature of the SIMPLE IRA means that the employee can contribute virtually all of their income to the plan, up to the maximum contribution. <\/p>\n<p>That means that if an employee earns $30,000, they can contribute the first $15,500 of their income into the plan (or $19,000 if they\u2019re 50 or older). There is no percentage limitation on the contribution, only the dollar amount.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, it\u2019s true that you can contribute more to other plans, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodfinancialcents.com\/open-sep-ira-contribution-limits-and-rules\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\">SEP-IRA<\/a> or the Solo 401(k). However, your business will have to have a relatively high income to reach those levels since both are percentage-based.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p><strong>But if your self-employment income is less than $100,000 per year, you might find the simplicity of the SIMPLE IRA to be the better choice for your business.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>For example, SIMPLE IRAs don\u2019t require filing special reports with the IRS. They also aren\u2019t subject to discrimination and top-heavy testing. It\u2019s more of a group IRA than anything else. And for a small business, simplicity is a definite advantage.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. SIMPLE <\/strong><strong>IRAs<\/strong><strong> Do Not Allow Loans<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A lot of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodfinancialcents.com\/401k-hardship-withdrawals-rules\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>401(k)s have loan provisions<\/strong><\/a> that allow the employee to borrow against their money if need be.\u00a0 With SIMPLE IRAs, this is not the case.\u00a0 Keep that in mind if you\u2019re thinking that this might be a last resort place to draw money out.<\/p>\n<p>The reason this is true is that a SIMPLE IRA is, first and foremost, an IRA. And just as you cannot borrow money from a traditional or a Roth IRA, you also can\u2019t borrow from a SIMPLE IRA. <\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s probably not a bad thing, either. The most important function of any retirement plan is to give you the ability to create a tax-sheltered investment portfolio for your retirement.<\/p>\n<p>Since you won\u2019t be able to borrow against a SIMPLE IRA, you\u2019ll be forced to keep the plan for its primary intended purpose.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. The SIMPLE IRA <\/strong><strong>Two-Year Rule<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This is something that should definitely be noted within the SIMPLE IRA.\u00a0 Most retirement plans \u2014 401(k)s, regular IRAs, Roth IRAs, etc. \u2014 have a 10% early withdrawal penalty if under the age of 59.5.\u00a0 But with the SIMPLE IRA, it takes it one step further.<\/p>\n<p>If the SIMPLE IRA that you\u2019ve started is less than two years and you cash it out, instead of the normal 10% penalty, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/retirement-plans\/retirement-plans-faqs-regarding-iras-distributions-withdrawals\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><strong>you will be subject to a 25% penalty<\/strong><\/a> in addition to ordinary income tax.<\/p>\n<p>Do not overlook this.\u00a0 Keep in mind that doesn\u2019t apply to just cashing it out.\u00a0 If you were attempting to rollover your<a href=\"https:\/\/cashmoneylife.com\/self-employed-retirement-plans-simple-plan\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><strong> SIMPLE IRA<\/strong><\/a> into a rollover IRA, the 25% penalty would apply as well.\u00a0 Remember to just wait the two years before converting into either a regular IRA or cashing it out.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. The 2023 Contributions Have Increase<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The contribution limit for 2023 increased to $15,500. The catch-up contribution limit also increased to $3,500. That means that somebody who turns <strong>50 in the year 2022 or 2023 <\/strong>and has access to a SIMPLE IRA can contribute a total of <strong>$19,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7 Things You Should Know About the SIMPLE IRA<\/h4>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>ASPECT<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>DESCRIPTION<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>1. Vesting<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Employer Contributions Are 100% Vested Immediately<br \/>Contrast With 401(k)s With 3-5 Year Vesting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>2. Employer Matching<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Mandatory Yearly Contribution<br \/>Matches Up to 3% or Opts for 2% Non-Elect Contribution<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>3. Investment Control<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Employees Decide Investment Choices (Stocks, Mutual Funds, ETFs, CDs)<br \/>Enables Self-Directed Investing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>4. Contribution Limits<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$15,500 for 2023<br \/>Extra $3,500 for Those Over 50<br \/>Up to 100% of Income, With Caps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>5. Loan Provisions<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>No Loans Allowed<br \/>Ensures Primary Use Is Retirement Savings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>6. Two-Year Rule<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>25% Penalty for Early Withdrawal Within First Two Years, Higher Than Standard<br \/>10% Applies to Both Cash-Outs and Rollovers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>7. 2023 Contribution<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Limit: $15,500<br \/>Catch-Up for Those 50 or Older: $3,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Setting Up a SIMPLE IRA and Maintaining Filing Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Setting up a SIMPLE IRA is only a little bit more complicated than setting up a traditional or Roth IRA. You start by selecting a financial institution (which we\u2019ll cover below) and then following three steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Execute a written agreement to provide benefits to all eligible employees<\/li>\n<li>Give employees certain information about the agreement<\/li>\n<li>Set up an IRA account for each employee<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The written agreement can be completed using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/f5304sim.pdf\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><strong>IRS Form 5304-SIMPLE<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/f5305sim.pdf\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><strong>IRS Form 5305-SIMPLE<\/strong><\/a>. (5304 is used if each participant will choose their own financial institution. A 5305 is used if you will designate the financial institution for the entire plan).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Neither form is required to be filed with the IRS<\/strong>, but you should keep a completed copy of the form on file, including all relevant signatures. You could also use a pro forma provided by the financial institution that you will be using to hold the plan. It will accomplish the same purpose.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll need to provide an annual notice to eligible employees at the beginning of the election period (or provide each with a copy of either the completed 5304 or 5305 form). That will notify each employee of the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The employee\u2019s opportunity to make or change a salary reduction choice under the SIMPLE IRA plan;<\/li>\n<li>The employees\u2019 ability to select a financial institution that will serve as trustee of employees\u2019 SIMPLE IRA, if applicable;<\/li>\n<li>Your decision to make either matching contributions or nonelective contributions;<\/li>\n<li>A summary description (the financial institution should provide this information); and<\/li>\n<li>Written notice that the employee can transfer his or her balance without cost or penalty if you are using a designated financial institution.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The plan must be set up by or for each eligible employee, and all contributions to the plan must go into it. The plan must be established between January 1 through October 1 of the year. <strong>Unfortunately, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/retirement-plans\/plan-sponsor\/simple-ira-plan\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><strong>a SIMPLE IRA cannot have a Roth provision<\/strong><\/a><strong>, as would be possible with a 401(k) plan.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros and Cons of a Simple IRA<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re considering a SIMPLE IRA for your business, here\u2019s a breakdown of the pros and cons of setting it up versus another retirement plan:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>PROS<\/th>\n<th>CONS<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Easy to Set Up and Maintain for Small Business Owners<\/td>\n<td>Limited Investment Options, Compared to Other Types of Retirement Plans Like 401(k)s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Allows Employees to Make Contributions to the Plan on a Pre-tax Basis<\/td>\n<td>Employer Contributions Are Mandatory, Which Can Be Costly for Small Business Owners<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Employers Are Required to Make Contributions to the Plan on Behalf of Their Employees<\/td>\n<td>Lower Contribution Limits Compared to Other Types of Retirement Plans Like 401(k)s and Traditional IRAs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lower Administrative Costs Compared to Other Types of Retirement Plans Like 401(k)s<\/td>\n<td>Eligibility Is Limited to Employers With 100 or Fewer Employees<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>No Income Limits on Contributions or on Tax Deductions for Contributions<\/td>\n<td>Employer Matching Contributions Are Not as Flexible as Other Plans Like 401(k)s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where Can I Open a SIMPLE IRA?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A SIMPLE IRA can be opened through a wide number of potential trustees. These can include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodfinancialcents.com\/best-national-banks\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\">banks<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodfinancialcents.com\/best-online-stock-brokers-for-beginners-small-investors\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\">investment brokerage firms<\/a>, mutual fund families, and managed investment account brokers. The process is easy and comparable to opening up either a traditional or a Roth IRA.<\/p>\n<p>For whatever reason, there are fewer investment brokerage firms that accept SIMPLE IRA plans than other types of IRAs, like traditional, Roth, rollover, and even SEP plans. Below are two investment brokers that we have reviewed (or used) and recommend as a trustee for your plan.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TD Ameritrade<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019ve done a full review of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodfinancialcents.com\/td-ameritrade-review\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TD Ameritrade<\/strong><\/a> and recommend it as a good trustee for a SIMPLE IRA plan. Like many other large brokers, they\u2019ve eliminated trading fees on stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and options. <\/p>\n<p>And they have a strong IRA capability in general. They\u2019re a diversified broker, offering stocks, options, mutual funds, ETFs, futures, Forex, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodfinancialcents.com\/what-is-a-bond\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\">bonds<\/a>, and even certificates of deposit.<\/p>\n<p>Not only do they have excellent customer service, but they also have more than 100 branches located nationwide, in case you prefer face-to-face contact. <\/p>\n<p>They also have a Retirement Calculator tool that analyzes your personal information, goals, income, assets, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodfinancialcents.com\/how-much-risk-should-i-take-my-portfolio\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\">risk tolerance<\/a> and then shows you how to reach your goals, as well as track your progress.<\/p>\n<p>They also offer more than 100 ETFs that you can trade for free. All around, TD Ameritrade is an excellent platform to host a SIMPLE IRA plan or any other type of IRA account.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-gfc-custom-blocks-gfc-button-link-block gfc-button-link-blockwrap gfc-blockwrap container undefined wide\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\" style=\"text-align:center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.goodfinancialcents.com\/pr\/ue95ca4391bc\" class=\"btn btn-primary buton-link-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Get Started w\/ TD Ameritrade<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>E*TRADE<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019ve also reviewed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodfinancialcents.com\/etrade-review-best-for-active-traders\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>E*TRADE<\/strong><\/a>, and in doing so, we\u2019ve rated it as the best investment platform for active traders. The platform offers free independent research, streaming real-time quotes, customizable planning tools everything that you need for do-it-yourself investing.<\/p>\n<p>At $0 per trade, they\u2019re one of the best in the industry on pricing. But they also offer more than 2,700 no-load, no transaction fee mutual funds. And since they offer virtually every other type of investment or retirement plan, you can use E*TRADE to hold all of your accounts with one brokerage.<\/p>\n<p>E*TRADE is well recognized in regard to customer service, which can be reached by phone 24 hours a day. They also offer as much or as little account assistance as you need. <\/p>\n<p>And if you want a fully managed account, E*TRADE offers that through their E*TRADE Capital Management arm. That will even enable you to have your SIMPLE IRA plan split between a self-directed portion and a professionally managed portion.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-gfc-custom-blocks-gfc-button-link-block gfc-button-link-blockwrap gfc-blockwrap container undefined wide\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\" style=\"text-align:center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodfinancialcents.com\/go\/etrade\" class=\"btn btn-primary buton-link-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Get Started w\/ E*TRADE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Bottom Line on the SIMPLE IRA<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SIMPLE IRA vs. 401(k) Plans: Which Should Your Company Prioritize?\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BqCD5Ol-LeE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The SIMPLE IRA can be a great option for small business owners and their employees. 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