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June 2011 By Lance Wallach The IRS started auditing 419 plans in the '90s, and then continued going after 412i 
IRS Auditing 412(i) Plans
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recently been auditing 412(i)
defined-benefit pension plans.
They are seeking substantial taxes and
penalties from what they characterize as
“abusive plans,” but they do not regard all 412
(i) plans as necessarily abusive. A properly
structured and administered 412(i) plan can
be an invaluable tax reduction tool for a
business, but care must be taken.
In addition, the IRS is stepping up its
examinations of companies’ retirement plans
this year, aiming to catch those that are
cheating their workers or the government,
and to ensure that the plans meet federal
regulations. The offerings to be examined
include traditional pensions, 401(k)s and
profit-sharing plans.
A few years ago, when I spoke at the national
convention of the American Society of
Pension Professionals and Actuaries about
VEBAs, the IRS spoke about their 412(i)
concerns. Since then, they have escalated
their challenges to “abusive” 412(i) plans. In
fact, certain plans are on the IRS list of
abusive tax transactions.
Taxpayers who participate in “listed
transactions” are required to report them to
the IRS or face substantial penalties
($100,000 in the case of individuals, and
$200,000 in the case of entities). In addition,
“material advisors” to these plans are required
to maintain certain records and turn them
over to the IRS on demand.
When I addressed the 2005 annual
convention of the National Society of Public
Accountants, the IRS spoke about Circular
230. My impression was that if an
accountant signed a tax return that disclosed
involvement in a listed and/or abusive tax
transaction, there could be Circular 230
implications.
Most accountants are not familiar with 412(i)
plans. They are a type of defined-benefit
pension plan that allows a large contribution.
The funding vehicles are usually fixed
annuities and fixed life insurance. They are
traditionally sold by life insurance
professionals and financial planners.
Given the substantial taxes and penalties that
may be assessed if the IRS concludes that a
412(i) plan has not been properly structured
or administered,
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The IRS is aiming to catch
companies that are cheating their
workers or the government.
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especially if it concludes that the plan is a
listed transaction, it is important that the
taxpayer know the rules.
The accountant should also be aware of them.
The fact that a plan is being sold by an
insurance company does not make it safer.
Recently the IRS has taken action against
plans sold by insurance companies.
Lance Wallach, National Society of
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Avoiding Circular 230 Malpractice Traps and Common Abusive Small Business Hot Spots, by Sid Kess
Author/Moderator: Lance Wallach, CLU, CHFC, CIMC
Publisher: AICPA
This course will enable the practitioner to better understand many of the abusive insurance and annuity-based products being marketed to your clients and how you can alleviate exposure to IRS scrutiny.
Objectives:
Identify potentially abusive deductions claimed on your client’s tax return
Enable the practitioner to advise his clients so they can avoid IRS penalties and deduction disallowances
Learn the pros and cons of the current strategies being employed by financial professionals in developing comprehensive financial plans for individuals and businesses
Learn to avoid financial exposure to yourself and your clients for aggressive insurance, retirement and financial planning strategies being marketed today
Prerequisite: None
Accepted for CFP® credit.
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