The regulations that had been proposed for so long have now been finalized - and they will have the most significant impact on 403(b) plans in over 40 years! Aspen Publishers' 403(b) Answer Book, Seventh Edition includes: Insights into the new 403(b) tax-free transfer rules, information sharing agreements, and when a Section 403(b) plan may not be affected Updates on the regulations contained in Revenue Procedure 2007-71 Clarification of the new Section 403(b) plan document requirements and how it affects non-ERISA plans Coverage of the new restrictions on Section 403(b) distributions that affect other than salary reduction contributions and when the new restrictions will not apply and much more! 403(b) Answer Book, Seventh Edition provides in-depth coverage of the final 403(b) regulations. This one-volume resource delivers clear and concise answers to all of your 403(b) questions, including: When must the employer adopt a formal plan and what does it need to contain? What are the tax consequences if a Section 403(b) plan fails to satisfy the applicable Code Section 403(b) requirements? What types of investments may be held under a Section 403(b) plan? When is a Section 403(b) plan subject to ERISA and what what does ERISA coverage entail? May a Section 403(b) plan provide for automatic contribution arrangements? What coverage and nondiscrimination rules apply to Section 403(b) programs? What limits govern contributions to a Section 403(b) tax-deferred annuity program? How broad is the scope of the ERISA fiduciary's duty in selecting an annuity provider? What are the differences between an exchange of Section 403(b) contracts under the final Code Section 403(b) regulations published in 2007 and a direct transfer between Section 403(b) contracts pursuant to Revenue Ruling 90-24? What is an information sharing agreement and when is it required?.