Small Business Protection Act

Definition of "Small business protection act"

Act passed in 1996 that includes: an increase in the amount a nonworking spouse can contribute to an INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT (IRA) increased from $250 to $2000; creation of the SAVINGS INCENTIVE MATCH PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES (SIMPLE PLANS); the stipulation that, for the person covered under a QUALIFIED PENSION PLAN who is age 10'A and has not retired, that person is not requiredto begin minimum distributions from that plan until April 1 of the year following the year in which he or she retires.

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