12. Definition of owner-employee
Publication 6165 — Defined Benefit Listing of Required Modifications and Information Package (LRM) · 2026-10-03 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · United States
Statement of Requirement: Code§ IRC 401(c)(3); Rev. Proc. 2017-41, secs.
5.12(1),5.16 2023-37, 9.02(10)(a), 9.03(1)
Document Provision: _____
Sample Plan Language:
Owner-employee means an individual who is a sole proprietor, or who is a partner owning more than 10 percent of either the capital or profits interest of the partnership.
(Note to reviewer: This definition is not required if the plan is a Nonstandardized Plan that precludes participation by owner-employees.)
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