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First American Funds SEP-IRA

Designed specifically for small businesses, SEP (Simplified Employee Pension)-IRAs allow employers to make discretionary contributions directly into eligible employees' Traditional IRAs.

What you should know.
Use the chart below to determine if a SEP-IRA is right for your business.

Eligibility Any self-employed individual or small business owner.
Key Advantages
Easy set-up and maintenance
Tax deferral until withdrawals
Wide range of investment choices
Flexible contribution options
No closing costs
Funding/
Contributions
Employer contributions only
Up to 25% of employee compensation (maximum $42,000 for 2005.)
Asset Access Withdrawals are available anytime, though tax penalties may apply if taken when the participant is under age 59½.
Vesting Immediate.
Administrative
Responsibilities
No employer tax filings required for this plan.

The First American Funds advantage.
As an experienced retirement plan provider, we understand the importance of making plan introduction and management easy. That's why we provide you all the employee communications materials you'll need, including a comprehensive employee information booklet that will explain the benefits of the plan and answer their questions.

Consult your investment professional.
For more information about establishing a SEP-IRA, contact your investment professional today.


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