Employee Benefits Security Administration. The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) is the agency under the Department of Labor that oversees retirement plans and enforces ERISA regulations. Find up-to-date information on what’s going on in the retirement world.
Employee Retirement and Income Security Act. ERISA is a federal law that sets minimum standards for most voluntarily established retirement and health plans in private industry to provide protection for individuals in these plans. Find information on compliance and consumer information for retirement plans.
Internal Revenue Service Retirement Plans. Retirement plans are tax-qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. The IRS is tasked with the codes relating to the tax-qualification of retirement plans and contributions to them. Find links to a wide variety of topics relating to retirement plans.
Internal Revenue Service: Small Business Retirement Plan Resources. The IRS provides a variety of information and guidance on resources for small business retirement plans through clickable links.
Social Security. Social Security provides retirement benefits for millions of Americans based on age and salary. Learn more about Social Security benefits from this 20-page booklet that provides an overview of benefits available and how to apply for them.