{"id":340,"date":"2024-07-22T15:50:57","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T15:50:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/policies\/?page_id=340"},"modified":"2026-08-05T15:48:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T15:48:47","slug":"p842","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/policies\/p842\/","title":{"rendered":"842 \u00a0Deferred Compensation Plans"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Approved by President<\/strong>
Effective Date: June 5, 2017
Responsible Division: Business and Finance
Responsible Office:  Human Resource Services
Responsible Officer:  Assistant Vice President, Human Resource Services<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I. Purpose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This policy provides guidance for entering into agreements to establish deferred compensation plans or programs for the benefit of 糖心Vlog官方 (糖心Vlog官方 or University) employees. Such plans or programs are permitted by Internal Revenue Code sections 403(b), 401(k), and 457. The following provisions apply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Section 403(b): Pre-Tax<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Section 401(k): Pre-Tax<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Section 457: Pre-Tax<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Roth 401(k): After-Tax<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    II.<\/strong> Guideline<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. General\n
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      1. Internal Revenue Service Requirements.\n
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        1. It is intended that all provisions of this policy be consistent with provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, regulations, and other authoritative issuances of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) with respect to plans permitted by Internal Revenue Code Sections 403(b), 401(k) Traditional and Roth, and 457, as amended from time to time. Any provision of these plans or programs is invalid to the extent such provision is not consistent with IRS provisions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Unless otherwise provided in this policy, it is intended that IRS provisions be controlling on such matters as limitations on contributions, withdrawal of contributions, payment of benefits, rollovers, and similar matters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Notwithstanding A.1. and A.2., the President or designee shall be empowered to establish reasonable requirements for the administration of the policy, so long as such requirements do not conflict with any IRS provisions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. It is the intention of 糖心Vlog官方 that an excess contribution, as defined by the IRS provisions, be returned to the participant as soon as administratively possible. Returned excess contributions would be reported as taxable income.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        5. Third Party Administrators.\n
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          1. Any authorized agency, office, or department of the State of Tennessee or of any State college or university may enter into an agreement with an approved company, financial institution, or other party which offers a program qualifying as a Section 403(b), 401(k), 457, and\/or Roth 401(k) plan, hereinafter referred to as Third Party Administrators (TPA\u2019s).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. All participant contributions shall be paid to the approved TPA(s) as selected by the employee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. 糖心Vlog官方 will not recommend or endorse a TPA or TPA\u2019s program and will make no guarantee or assurances regarding the vendor.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. Investment Options.\n
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            1. Investment options providing participants a range of diversified funding options will be maintained by the TPA(s).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. All responsibility for investment performance shall be between the employee and TPA.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. Plan Period. Where a plan year or other official period is needed, the plan year for 糖心Vlog官方 shall be the calendar year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            4. Participation Agreements.\n
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              1. Each employee desiring to participate in a deferred compensation plan shall complete the appropriate participation agreement and applicable enrollment process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. All 401(k), 457, and Roth 401(k) deferral increases, decreases, or cancellations shall be performed by the participant directly with the TPA\u2019s website or customer service call center.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. All 403(b) deferral increases, decreases, or cancellations shall be submitted on the appropriate form to Human Resources Services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              4. All forms containing changes (e.g., address, beneficiary, etc.) should be transmitted to the TPA directly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              5. Minimum and Maximum Deferral Calculations. Minimum deferral amounts for flat amount deductions:\n
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                1. 403(b) Plan – $200.00 per year<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. 401(k) Plan – $20.00 per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                3. 457 Plan – $20.00 per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                4. Roth 401(k) \u2013 $20.00 per month<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                5. Minimum deferral amounts for percentage amount deductions.\n
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                  1. 403(b) Plan \u2013 percentages not allowed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  2. 401(k) Plan \u2013 1% per month of salary<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  3. 457 Plan \u2013 percentages not allowed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  4. Roth 401(k) \u2013 1% per month of salary<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  5. Maximum deferrals for 403(b), 401(k), Roth 401(k), and 457 plans are subject to applicable IRS limits.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  6. Limitations and Contributions.\n
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                    1. Participants who also participate in other qualified plans sponsored by an employer, in which the participant has a controlling ownership interest (this includes employee and employer contributions to 401(k), Roth 401(k), 401(a), 403(b), simplified employee pension (SEPs), and Keogh plans), are required to report to 糖心Vlog官方 this contribution information.

                      The contribution amounts to other plans must be combined with the 糖心Vlog官方 Retirement Plan contributions to determine whether the 415(c) limit has been reached. This is in accordance with IRS regulations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    2. All 403(b), 401(k), Roth 401(k), and 457 contributions must be coordinated so that excess contributions are not made.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    3. Contributions (deferrals) for employees who also participate in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) are subject to additional limitations\/restrictions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    4. Deferrals for 403(b), 401(k), Roth 401(k), and 457 plans may be deducted from regular or longevity pay. See Section 9 for information regarding longevity deferrals. Advance deferrals are not permitted (e.g., deferrals cannot be made before the money is earned).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    5. 糖心Vlog官方 may decline to enter into any agreement that could, in 糖心Vlog官方’s opinion, cause the employee to exceed permissible contribution levels.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    6. Longevity Deferrals. Participants may elect to defer regular pay and\/or a portion of their longevity pay.\n
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                      1. A deferral from longevity pay may be directed to the 403(b), 401(k), Roth 401(k), and 457 plan; however, it may not be divided among the plans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      2. Due to the required deduction of the applicable Social Security taxes, the full longevity amount may not be deferred.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      3. A participant who elects to defer any portion of longevity pay will be required to complete a participation agreement specifically for longevity each year.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      4. Changing Deferrals. Changes in the amount of regular paycheck deferrals may be made by submitting a new participation agreement within the timeframe established by the TPA and 糖心Vlog官方.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      5. Changing Investment Options.\n
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                        1. Changing the Investment of Future Deferrals.\n
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                          1. Participants may change the investment options of future deferrals at any time by calling the TPA\u2019s customer service department or completing the transaction on the TPA\u2019s website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          2. The investment of money on deposit (already in account) is not affected by initiating a future change.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          3. Employees will need to complete a separate transaction for the 403(b), 401(k), Roth 401(k), and 457, if they participate in more than one plan.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          4. Transferring Money on Deposit.\n
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                            1. Participants may change the investment options of money on deposit (already in account) at any time by calling the TPA\u2019s customer service department or completing the transaction on the TPA\u2019s website. Transfers are processed by the investment companies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            2. The investment of future deferrals is not affected by transferring money already on deposit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            3. Employees will need to complete a separate transaction for the 403(b), 401(k), Roth 401(k), and 457, if they participate in more than one plan.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            4. All responsibility for investment performance shall be between the employee and the vendor.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            5. Effect of a Leave of Absence on Deferrals.\n
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                              1. The deferred compensation program requires payroll deductions (reductions); therefore, participants may not pay contributions directly to the TPA or 糖心Vlog官方 in order to receive matching funds that may be available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              2. When a participant returns from an unpaid leave of absence, deferrals can restart with the paycheck following his\/her return to work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              3. The deferred compensation program does not contain a catch-up provision for employees who have been returned to a paid status retroactively.

                                Therefore, double deductions are not permitted. Example: An employee on unpaid leave returns to work, but notification is not provided to Human Resource Services for the affected pay period. When the next paycheck is processed, it will reflect a deferral and match (if funded) for only the current pay period.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              4. Termination\/Cancellation of Deferrals.\n
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                                1. An employee wishing to terminate his\/her participation in a 401(k), 457, and Roth 401(k) shall complete the cancellation directly with the TPA\u2019s customer service call center or website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                2. All 403(b) cancellations shall be submitted on the appropriate form to Human Resource Services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                3. Following cancellation of participation in deferred compensation plan, administrative fees will continue to be charged for each month in which the principle is sufficient to cover the fee.\u00a0 Insufficient principal will result in final termination of participation in the plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                4. Previous deferrals may not be withdrawn unless the employee meets one of the conditions for withdrawal.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                5. Institutional Endorsement.\n
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                                  1. The administration of 糖心Vlog官方 will not endorse or recommend in a positive or negative manner any TPA or TPA program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  2. 糖心Vlog官方 may make available information which could be useful in a selection decision by an employee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  3. This provision does not prohibit recommendation or evaluation by groups of employees or representatives of groups of employees.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  4. Retirement Age.\n
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                                    1. For purposes of this policy, normal retirement will be the age used by the TCRS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    2. Once an employee reaches or passes the normal retirement age, for purposes of calculating limitations on contributions for purposes of this plan, such computation should be made assuming retirement at the end of the year for which the calculation is being made.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    3. Section 403(b).\n
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                                      1. 糖心Vlog官方 and employees thereof may enter into agreements to participate in tax-deferred annuity plans or programs consistent with Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code and related provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, regulations, rulings, etc., and subject to the provisions of this policy and the 糖心Vlog官方 403(b) Retirement Plan document.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                      2. 403(b) Eligibility. All employees are eligible to participate in Section 403(b) programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                      3. For the purposes of a Section 403(b) program, the employer shall be 糖心Vlog官方.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                      4. Withdrawals and Loans. Early in service withdrawals and loans shall not be permitted consistent with the 糖心Vlog官方 403(b) Retirement Plan document and IRS provisions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                      5. Sections 401(k), 457, and Roth 401(k).\n
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                                        1. Employees may enter into agreements to participate in tax-deferred annuity plans or programs consistent with Section 401(k) and 457 of the Internal Revenue Code, regulations, and other authoritative issuances of the IRS, the Tax Reform Act of 1986, and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) with respect to plans permitted by Internal Revenue Code Section 401(k) and 457 as amended from time to time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                        2. 401(k), 457, and Roth 401(k) Eligibility.\n
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                                          1. All employees are eligible to participate in the State’s 401(k), 457, and Roth 401(k) deferred compensation programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                          2. Contingent upon eligibility and appropriate funding each fiscal year, only regular full-time and regular part-time employees may be eligible to receive matching funds in addition to the employee\u2019s 401(k) contributions. The match for eligible Roth 401(k) participants will be directed to the 401(k) account.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                          3. Employer.\n
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                                            1. For purposes of the 401(k), 457, and Roth 401(k), the employer shall be any authorized agency, office, or department of the State of Tennessee or of any State college or university.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                            2. The President or designee is empowered to set appropriate administrative guidelines and procedures necessary to coordinate administration with the State of Tennessee.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                            3. Withdrawals.\n
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                                              1. To make a withdrawal, the participant should contact the TPA or access his\/her online account to obtain instructions and the applicable withdrawal form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                              2. A request for withdrawal will be reviewed by Human Resource Services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                              3. If the withdrawal is approved, and it is for reasons other than retirement, termination of employment, death, or attainment of age 59 \u00bd, the TPA will notify 糖心Vlog官方 to stop deferrals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                              4. Withdrawals shall be permitted for the following reasons:\n
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                                                1. Retirement;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                2. Death;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                3. Disability;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                4. Age 59 \u00bd – not available for 457 deferrals;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                5. Termination of employment;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                6. Financial hardship (as defined by the plan).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                7. Financial Hardship:\n
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                                                  1. Consideration for a hardship withdrawal will be based on the following definitions:\n
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                                                    1. 401(k) Plan Hardship Definition. An immediate and heavy financial need caused by one or more of the following:\n
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                                                      • Unreimbursed medical expenses incurred by the participant or a dependent of the participant;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                      • Purchase of the participant’s primary residence;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                      • Payment of college tuition for the next year for the participant or a dependent of the participant;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                      • Funeral expenses for an immediate family member of the participant which exceed life insurance coverage; or<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                      • Official notification of implementation of eviction or foreclosure proceedings regarding the participant’s primary residence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                      • \u00a0457 Plan Hardship Definition. A severe financial hardship resulting from:\n
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                                                        • Sudden and unexpected illness or accident of the participant or a dependent;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                        • Loss of the participant’s property due to uninsured casualty; or<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                        • Other similar or extraordinary and unforeseeable circumstances arising as a result of events beyond the control of the participant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                        • Examples of non-qualifying circumstances shall include but not be limited to the following:\n
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                                                          • Purchase of a home or car;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                          • Educational expenses;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                          • Payment of child support or alimony;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                          • Bankruptcy or wage garnishment;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                          • Past due credit card bills; or<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                          • Payment of taxes or tax penalties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                          • Withdrawals may not include employer contributions or earnings accrued on the account.\n
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                                                            1. Federal regulations require that all deferrals be cancelled for the remainder of the current year and for one (1) calendar year thereafter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                            2. An employee who qualifies for a loan in the 401(k) plan may be required to apply for such loan before applying for a hardship withdrawal from the plan.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                            3. Hardship withdrawals are subject to regular income tax and may be subject to the ten percent (10%) early distribution tax penalty. Such distributions are not eligible for forward income averaging tax treatment or rollover.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                            4. Withdrawals Required Due to Age.\n
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                                                              1. Per IRS regulations, retired employees must begin drawing benefits no later than April 1 of the year following the age of 72. Active employees at the age of 72 are not required to withdraw a minimum distribution until retirement.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                              2. If the employee does not meet the required distribution provisions, a penalty tax is imposed equal to fifty percent (50%) of the amount that the employee should have withdrawn that year.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                              3. Charges on Withdrawals. Participants should contact the TPA to determine if there are any surrender charges on their current investment options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                              4. Taxes on Withdrawals.\n
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                                                                1. Basic information.\n
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                                                                  1. Must be reported when payments or withdrawals are received as income in the year(s) received.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                  2. Income from plan reported to both participant and IRS on appropriate tax form for each year payments are received.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                  3. Withholding taxes.\n
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                                                                    1. Normally applied as payments are received. Amount of withdrawal and amount of taxes reported on W-2 statement for 457 plan and on a 1099-R form for 401(k) plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                    2. Rate of taxation.\n
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                                                                      • 457 plan – flat 28% rate<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                      • 401(k) plan – 20% on lump sum distributions and any other type of distribution received from plan which would be eligible for rollover.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                      • Withdrawals not subject to flat withholding tax – calculated as if recipient were married with three (3) dependents unless a withholding certificate has been filed for a different amount. W-4 form is used for 457 payments and W-4P form is used for 401(k) payments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                      • Early distribution tax penalty.\n
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                                                                        • A ten percent (10%) tax penalty is assessed on 401(k) withdrawals made before age 59 \u00bd, except when distributions meet IRS exceptions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                        • It is the participant’s responsibility to make the determination and payment of the early distribution tax penalty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                        • 401(k) Loans.\n
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                                                                          1. Active employees who have accumulated four thousand dollars ($4,000.00) or more in the plan may borrow up to half of the account balance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                          2. Loans may not include employer contributions or matches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                          3. The minimum loan is two thousand dollars ($2,000.00); the maximum is fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                          4. Employees are required to sign documents stipulating repayment via payroll deductions, normally in five (5) or less years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                          5. Both the principal and interest go back into the employee’s 401(k) account. Employees should contact the TPA for information on loan limitations and fees or for a copy of the loan brochure.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                          6. Applying for Benefits.\n
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                                                                            1. Benefits may be distributed in one of three (3) ways:\n
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                                                                              1. Lump sum,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                              2. Periodic payments, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                              3. In an annuity.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                              4. Employees may not change the method of payment selected.\n
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                                                                                1. Withdrawal application forms may be obtained from the TPA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                2. Annuity payment estimates and materials describing payment options are available on request.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                3. Employees should obtain current information before selecting a payment schedule due to the fact that the provisions of this policy may be revised by Congress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                4. Payment Options.\n
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                                                                                  1. Lump Sum Payment.\u00a0Used to withdraw entire account balance; may be only option available to participants with less than three thousand five hundred dollars ($3,500.00) in plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                  2. Periodic Payments.\u00a0May be withdrawn in equal annual or monthly payments for a specified number of years; withdrawal period limited to life expectancy; may be directly deposited into checking or savings accounts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                  3. Annuity Payments.\u00a0Investment risks for future years assumed by insurance company; payments made to participant or beneficiary regardless of investment returns. \u00a0Types of annuity options:\n
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                                                                                    • Designated Period Annuity. Certain amount paid for specified period (i.e., five [5], ten [10], fifteen [15] years).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                    • Life Annuity. A certain amount paid to the participant for his\/her lifetime. No payments made to beneficiary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                    • Life Annuity with Period Certain Feature. A certain amount paid to the participant as long as he\/she lives and also payments paid to a beneficiary for the period certain should participant’s death occur prior to the end of the period.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                    • Life Annuity with Joint and Survivor Feature. A certain amount paid to the participant for as long as he\/she lives and continued payments to beneficiary after participant’s death at one hundred percent (100%) or fifty percent (50%) of original payment, depending on option elected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                    • Five (5) Year or Ten (10) Year Forward Averaging.\n
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                                                                                      1. Eligibility is contingent upon a participant receiving a qualifying lump sum distribution from a 401(k) plan after age 59 \u00bd and having five (5) or more years in the plan. Participants born on or before December 31, 1935 may be eligible for ten (10)-year averaging. Questions should be addressed to the TPA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                      2. Tax calculated as if money was received over five (5) years and is calculated separately from tax on any other income.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                      3. Rollovers from Other Plans.\n
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                                                                                        1. Employees who previously participated in another government’s Section 457 plan may apply to have the eligible assets of the prior plan transferred to the State’s 457 plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                        2. Employees who participated in another 401(k) plan may apply to have their eligible assets from that plan transferred to the 401(k) plan; however, the employee must be enrolled in the State of Tennessee Plan prior to applying for the transfer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                        3. Employees who participated in another 403(b) plan may apply to have their eligible assets from that plan transferred to 糖心Vlog官方\u2019s 403(b) plan or the State\u2019s 401(k) plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                        4. Employees who participated in another Roth 401(k) plan may apply to have their eligible assets from that plan transferred to the State\u2019s Roth 401(k).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                        5. Plan to Plan Transfers and Rollovers to Other Plans.\n
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                                                                                          1. Upon separation from employment, a participant may move deferred compensation into another plan under the following provisions:\n
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                                                                                            1. 457 Plan. The other plan accepts such transfers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                            2. 401(k) Plan and Roth 401(k). If a participant is eligible to withdraw accumulations, these may be moved to an IRA or a qualified retirement plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                            3. 403(b) Plan. If a participant is eligible to withdraw accumulations, these may be moved to an IRA or a qualified retirement plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                            4. A distribution is eligible for transfer unless it is:\n
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                                                                                              • Part of a series of substantially equal periodic payments made for the participant’s life or life expectancy of the participant and his\/her beneficiary,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                              • Part of a series of substantially equal periodic payments made for a specified period of ten (10) or more years,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                              • A withdrawal a participant is required to take due to age.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                              • Money may be transferred directly to the new plan or the participant may receive a check from the plan and make a rollover to the new plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                              • Participants must arrange direct transfers when an application is submitted for withdrawal from the plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                              • The plan must apply twenty percent (20%) withholding to any distribution which would have been eligible for direct transfer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                              • Prior service in TCRS may be purchased with a rollover from the 401(k), 457, or 403(b) plan when the participant becomes eligible to make a withdrawal from the 401(k), 457, or 403(b) plan. Excess amounts may be rolled into an IRA or reported as taxable income. TCRS should be contacted for additional information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                              • Participants who move their 401(k) accounts into IRAs may want to set up special conduit accounts in the event they later become eligible to roll funds back into a qualified retirement account. Withdrawals from IRAs are not eligible for income averaging. Additional information on rollover and transfer rules may be obtained from the IRS.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                              • Non-Assignability of Benefits.\n
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                                                                                                1. 457 Plan.\n
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                                                                                                  1. Deferrals are assets of the State of Tennessee until paid to the participant or beneficiary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                  2. Amounts cannot be assigned or attached to satisfy debts or obligations of an individual.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                  3. 401(k) and Roth 401(k) Plan.\n
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                                                                                                    1. Accumulations are part of a qualified pension plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                    2. Assets are exempt from execution, attachment, garnishment, or other process, other than levies issued by the IRS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                                    3. Benefits cannot be given to an ex-spouse as marital property or as alimony.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                      Forms:  none.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                      Revisions: none.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                      Last Reviewed: May 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                                      References: none.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                                                                                                      Approved by PresidentEffective Date: June 5, 2017Responsible Division: Business and FinanceResponsible Office:  Human Resource ServicesResponsible Officer:  Assistant Vice President, Human Resource Services I. Purpose This policy provides guidance for entering into agreements to establish deferred compensation plans or programs for the benefit of 糖心Vlog官方 (糖心Vlog官方 or University) employees. Such plans or programs are […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-bannernosidebar.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-340","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/policies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/340","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/policies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/policies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/policies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/policies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=340"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/policies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/340\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3730,"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/policies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/340\/revisions\/3730"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/policies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=340"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}