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Simplify your day-to-day
At Guideline, we’ve teamed up with top providers—like Gusto, QuickBooks and Square—to automate plan administration and employee onboarding. We also take care of investments, government filings, and more.
Customize your plan
With a Guideline 401(k), you have more options. Employer matching, profit sharing, vesting schedules, eligibility requirements—you can add these features to fit your business and create a stronger retirement benefit.
Help employees save 3x more
With a 401(k), your employees can contribute more than they could with an IRA. With a Guideline account, they’ll get access to low-cost investments and pay no transaction fees.
Give your employees confidence
We provide 40+ investment options and professionally managed portfolios. We also provide educational webinars, portfolio recommendations, and live support—so your employees can start saving with confidence.
Oregon retirement mandate, explained
Oregon’s retirement savings program, OregonSaves, was created to encourage more people to save for retirement. It requires all employers to provide access to a retirement plan.
As an employer, you can choose the type of plan you’d like to offer: the state-sponsored program or a qualified private plan, like a Guideline 401(k).
Deadline
March 1, 2023
Enforcement actions are pendingBusinesses impacted
3-4 employees
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Retirement plan type
401(k)
Roth IRA
Maximum employee contributions for 2023
$22,500
$6,500
Monthly employer fee
Starting at $49/month + $8 per active participant
None
Employer match
Yes
No
Profit sharing
Yes
No
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If you’re starting a new 401(k), your small business may be eligible to receive up to $16,500 in tax credits over the plan’s first three years to help offset initial plan costs.
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Oregon retirement mandate FAQs
What is the mandate?
All employers must offer a workplace retirement plan. This can either be a private plan like a 401(k) or the state-sponsored program.
When does the mandate take effect?
For companies with 4 or fewer employees, the registration deadline is March 1, 2023.
For companies with 5+ employees, the deadlines have already passed. Employers that are out of compliance may be subject to enforcement action, including penalties and fines.
Which employers are impacted by the retirement mandate?
Employers of all sizes who don’t already offer a workplace retirement plan.
Does Guideline satisfy the retirement mandate?
Yes. Guideline's 401(k) plans are designed and priced with small businesses in mind. Starting a Guideline 401(k) satisfies the Oregon retirement mandate.