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Can a business offer two simple IRA plans?

Posted on 3/14/24 at 9:18 pm
Posted by White Raj
Member since Oct 2021
333 posts
Posted on 3/14/24 at 9:18 pm
My employer currently offers a simple IRA with American Funds which is super boring. I want to purchase stocks and ETFs in my simple.

I have a simple with Schwab from a previous job. I want my match and contributions to go directly to schwab. Strangely, I cant find a direct answer on IRS.gov
Posted by UpstairsComputer
Prairieville
Member since Jan 2017
1583 posts
Posted on 3/14/24 at 10:14 pm to
Yes, you can use a different company for your simple - there's two different types of simple's, one does not let you. However, I would bet dollars to donuts your employer doesn't know if they have a 5304 or 5305. If they do know, ask them to amend. You can get the form online and do it for them if you were so inclined, assuming they'd sign it.

And all this is under the assumption you wouldn't look like a jerk for pushing the issue.
Posted by slackster
Houston
Member since Mar 2009
85136 posts
Posted on 3/15/24 at 5:37 am to
The company can only offer one SIMPLE IRA, it depending on the type they offer, you may be able to open your own account.

Another workaround could be to transfer the assets as you go to your preferred IRA custodian.
Posted by TX_Tiger23
Seabrook, Texas
Member since Aug 2013
23 posts
Posted on 3/15/24 at 5:05 pm to
This is good info. Many small business owners open the SIMPLE IRA with their buddy. And it’s a pain for them to open and submit the contributions etc to multiple custodians. But, yes, it can be done.
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