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Business Retirement Plans

IFR Module 265 — Retirement Plan Analysis & Design Center

Retirement Cash Flow Projection

Projected Retirement Fund at Age 65
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Years to Retire
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Years in Retirement
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Annual Need (Yr 1)
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Total Needed
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PLI Solution Matrix

Permanent Life Insurance addresses retirement planning both inside and outside qualified plans. Toggle to see which benefits apply in each scenario.

Protection
Asset Building
Liabilities
Cash Flow
Premature Death Benefit
Rate of Return
Tax Advantaged Accumulation
Form of Savings
Disability
Minimal Risk
Alternate Credit Source
Systematic
Lawsuit Protection
Builds Net Worth
Tax Advantaged Distributions
Flexible Funding Options
Increasing Death Benefit
Liquidity
Income Tax Free At Death
Flexible Distribution Options

Cost of Living Factors

Six factors that erode retirement purchasing power over time — every plan must account for these.

Inflation
All Forms of Taxes
New Goods & Services
Product Wear & Tear
Improved Standard of Living
Unexpected Life Events

Retirement Plan Design Center (Decision Tree)

Answer each question in sequence. Based on your business profile, we will recommend the optimal qualified plan type.

Recommended Plan Type

Defined Benefit Plan Analysis

Tax Deductible
Contributions are fully tax deductible to the employer
📈
Tax-Deferred Growth
Not included in gross income until distribution
🎯
Predetermined Benefit
Defines the retirement benefit, then back-calculates contributions

Business & Owner Inputs

Target retirement benefit as % of compensation
Total Annual Employer Contribution
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Owner Contribution
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Employee Contributions
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Tax Savings
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Net After-Tax Outlay
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Allocation Table by Participant

Participant Age Compensation Annuity Deposits Insurance Premium Total Contribution % of Total

Defined Contribution Plan Analysis

Tax Deductible
Contributions are fully tax deductible to the employer
💰
Accumulates Value
Defines contributions up front; benefit depends on investment growth
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Flexibility Advantage
Profit Sharing & 401(k) allow flexible annual contributions

Business & Owner Inputs

Employer contribution rate
Total Annual Employer Contribution
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Owner Contribution
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Employee Contributions
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Tax Savings
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Net After-Tax Outlay
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Allocation Table by Participant

Key Difference vs. Defined Benefit: In a Defined Contribution plan, the contribution is defined up front (as a % of compensation). The eventual benefit depends on investment performance. This provides flexibility — contributions can vary year to year in a Profit Sharing plan.
Participant Age Compensation Employer Contribution Employee Deferral (401k) Total % of Total