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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.
Virginia retirement mandate, explained
RetirePath Virginia is a retirement savings program created to encourage more Virginians to save for retirement. It will require employers who have been in operation for at least 2 years and have 25 or more employees to provide access to a retirement plan.
As an employer, you can choose the type of plan you’d like to offer: the state-facilitated plan or a qualified private plan, like a Guideline 401(k).
The pilot program is estimated to launch in 2023. Phased enrollment will begin on July 1, 2023.
Businesses impacted
25+ 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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Virginia retirement mandate FAQs
What is the mandate?
RetirePath will be mandatory for certain private-sector Virginia employers. For-profit and non-profit businesses will be required to register and facilitate RetirePath Virginia if all of the following criteria apply:
- The business has 25 or more eligible employees,
- The business has been in operation for two or more years, and
- The business does not already offer a qualified, employer-sponsored retirement plan.
When does the mandate take effect?
RetirePath Virginia is scheduled to launch on or before July 1, 2023.
Will my business be notified if this applies to us?
Yes, when registration is available, RetirePath Virginia will notify eligible businesses.
Will 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) will satisfy the Virginia retirement mandate.