Multiemployer Benefit Plans
Withum is among the few firms in the nation that specializes in multiemployer benefit plan audit and advisory services. Our experience includes multiemployer benefit plans of all sizes, including:
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Plans with over 600K participants
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Plan Assets over $60 billion.
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Multiemployer Benefit Plan Specialists
Value Beyond The Numbers And Compliance Where It Matters
Withum’s Multiemployer Benefit Plan Team includes specialists in Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Department of Labor (DOL) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) compliance and are nationally recognized for their expertise.
The Multiemployer Benefit Plan Team includes several highly-qualified specialists in the areas of tax compliance and benefit claims processing. Few other Firms employ professionals that are exclusively dedicated to these specific areas.
Firm Partners and professionals are very active in industry associations, serving on the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) Board of Directors, as well as various IFEBP committees. Additionally, Withum’s team has served on the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Employee Benefit Plan Expert Panel. The Firm plays an annual role in drafting changes to or developing new sections of, industry pronouncements and guides and Firm professionals frequently teach industry best practices and standards.
Multiemployer Benefit Plan Services
Compliance
- Financial Statement Audits: Full Scope and Limited Scope
- Payroll/Employer Compliance Audits
- Health Claims Audit
- Shared Expense Allocation Studies
- Form 5500 Preparation, Review and Compliance Assistance
- IRS & State Tax Compliance: Forms 990, 990-T, State
- Tax Returns, Forms 5471 & 8865
- Top Heavy Testing
Operations
- Simulated Claims Processing
- Retirement Claims Paid, Denied and Appealed
- Data Security and Retention Consulting
- Salary Surveys and Benefit Comparisons
- Plan Expense Trends and Industry Comparison
- Internal Control Evaluation and Consulting
- Operational Reviews
- Trustee Education
- Forensic Auditing
- Merger Due Diligence and Consulting
- Cybersecurity Evaluation
- Trustee Expense Reimbursement Review
Why Choose Withum
ERISA and DOL Expertise
Specialists in Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Department of Labor (DOL) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) compliance.
Trusted Plan Advisors
Trusted by benefit plan trustees, administrators, and plan professionals for guidance and industry expertise.
Federal Agency Insight
First-name relationship with decision-makers at federal agencies like EBSA. These connections help us quickly resolve issues and get information on proposed regulations for our clients.
Professional Industry Leadership
Active in industry associations, our professionals serve on the IFEBP Board of Directors and committees, contribute to the AICPA Employee Benefit Plan Expert Panel, and frequently lead sessions on industry best practices and standards.
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DOL’s PBM Proposal: What it Signals About Fiduciary Expectations and How Plan Sponsors Can Use It
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DOL Proposes Rule to Increase PBM Fee Transparency
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