Can anyone direct me to a primer on 412(i) plans? I know that they are exempt from section 412,but what about other issues,like 415 limits,topheavy accruals,and minimum distributions?Thank you.

I am not aware of a primer per se.

HOWEVER, that being said. 412(i) plans are defined benefit plans that are considered funded with insurance. They are subject to MOST of the other qualified plan rules (the big exception being the minimum funding rules).

They are subject to the 415 limits both for annual benefit AND lump sums. They are subject to the accrual rules (although in the back of my mind I think they can use the value of the insurance contract - could be wrong)

There are some articles in old conferences OR brochures from some of the companies offering the product.

The Guardian Life Insurance Company (NYC) administered alot of these at one time - they have left the administration business, I believe, but if you contact them and navigate to someone in their old pension department you may strike gold - good luck !!

Well, guess what I found in some papers on my desk - a brochure regarding 412(i).

The name of the company is:

CJA and Associates, Inc
401 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 2510
Chicago, IL 60611
(800) 621-3154
Fax (312) 595-0036
Web site www.cjamarketing.com
email:cja@cjamarketing.com

Hope this helps!!

Bothe responses were VERY helpful. Thank you very much.