I am a graduate student working on a project on how to create a benefit plan for a small, privately held company. Is there anyone that can help me out on where to find good information?

What type of benefit plan are you considering? Is it one that would provide pension, nonpension (but considered employee welfare), or fringe benefits?
Regardless of your answer, the primary publishers in the benefits area include RIA, CCH, BNA, EBIA, and Spencers/Aspen/Panel.
Each of them have a website for more information. If you have access to WESTLAW, LEXIS, or something similar in your school library, you should be able to access one or more of the above listed subscription services. There also are free sites throughout the Internet.
Theresa Lynn

wojo,

sometimes it helps to speak with an experienced person - at least to help point the direction.

Try calling one of the consulting actuarial firms in your area and ask your question.

Our company provides access to business consultants for an average of $2.50 per day. Most questions can be emailed or faxed in if not found on the website.

Call my office if you'd like more information.

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With regard to retirement plans, how about IRS Publication 560?

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p560.pdf