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Why Businesses Choose
SIMPLE IRAs

A SIMPLE IRA is an easy-to-manage retirement plan designed for small businesses: with lower costs, less paperwork, and built-in tax advantages.

Tax-deductible
contributions

Employer contributions are fully tax-deductible as a business expense.

Immediate
vesting

Employees own 100% of contributions from day one. No vesting schedules.

No complex rules
or IRS filings

No nondiscrimination testing. No Form 5500. Less paperwork than 401(k).

Simple
contribution structure

Choose a 3% match or a 2% contribution. No complicated formulas.

Your Retirement Plan
Could Be Free

Thanks to SECURE 2.0, many small businesses can offset most,
or even all, of their retirement plan costs.

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Employer Contribution Credit

Dollar-for-dollar credit on employer contributions.

$1,000

per employee

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Military Spouse Credit

Additional credit for hiring military spouses.

$500

per year

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Startup Cost Credit

Covers up to 50% of setup costs for 3 years.

$5,000

per year

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Auto-Enrollment Credit

A flat $500/year credit for 3 years with auto-enrollment.

$500

per year

We help you identify and claim every credit you’re eligible for.

Why Many Small Businesses
Choose SIMPLE IRAs Over 401(k)s

For most small businesses, a SIMPLE IRA delivers the core benefits of a 401(k), without the cost and complexity.

Plan Feature

Setup Time

Ongoing Admin

Annual IRS Filings

Compliance Testing

Employee Vesting

Employer Match

Best For

Annual Costs*

SIMPLE IRA

Set up in minutes

Minimal / automated

None required

Not required

Immediate (100%)

Required (3% or 2%)

Small businesses (<100 employees)

~$1,000/year

Traditional 401(k)

Takes weeks

Ongoing manual work

Form 5500 required

Required annually

Up to 6 years

Optional

Larger companies

$2,000-$5,000+/year

If you have fewer than 100 employees, a SIMPLE IRA is often the easiest and most cost-effective option.

*Based on $29/month + $4/employee. Example: 10 employees = $828/year,
20 employees = $1,308/year, 50 employees = $2,748/year

Set Up Your SIMPLE IRA
in Minutes

No paperwork. No back-and-forth. Most plans are set up in under 15 minutes.

Create Your Account
Customize Your Plan
3. Invite Your Team
Automate Contributions

We Take Care of the Admin So You Don’t Have To

From setup to compliance, we handle the admin so your retirement plan runs automatically.

Fully digital setup

No paperwork. No back-and-forth. Set up your plan in minutes.

Reports & Tax Forms Handled

Automated tax forms and reports. No manual filing required.

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Auto‑Compliance

We handle filings, contribution limits, and IRS requirements automatically.

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Simple Employer Dashboard

Track contributions, employee enrollment, and reports all in one place.

No paperwork. No compliance headaches. No ongoing admin.

SECURE 2.0 Changes -
Already Built In

WealthRabbit automatically includes the latest SECURE 2.0 updates so your plan stays compliant without extra work.

Student Loan Matching

Match employee student loan payments with retirement contributions even if they’re not contributing yet.

Roth SIMPLE IRA Contributions

Employees can contribute after-tax for tax-free growth and withdrawals in retirement.

Enhanced Catch-Up (Ages 60–63)

Employees nearing retirement can contribute more, automatically tracked by WealthRabbit.

We track eligibility and apply these updates automatically. No extra work required.

SIMPLE IRA Setup Guides

Download simple guides to help you set up your plan, onboard employees, and stay on track. Not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered.

Employee Starter Kit

Help your employees understand their plan, enroll with confidence, and make the most of their retirement savings.

  • What is a SIMPLE IRA?
  • How enrollment works
  • Understanding employer contributions
  • Choosing investments

Employer Starter Kit

A step-by-step guide to setting up your plan, managing contributions, and staying compliant.

  • Setup process & timeline
  • Contribution requirements & tax credits
  • Key compliance deadlines
  • How to communicate with employees