| APPENDIX EAdditional Checklist for Church Plan Ruling Requests |
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In order to assist EP Technical in processing a church plan ruling request, in addition to the items in Appendix B, please
check the following list.
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1. Is there specific information showing that the submission is on behalf of a plan established by a named church or convention
or association of churches? The information must show how the sponsoring organization is controlled by, or associated with,
the named church or convention or association of churches. For example, the sponsoring organization might be listed in
the church’s official directory of related organizations whose mission is to further the objectives of the church. In order
to be considered associated with a church or convention or association of churches, the organization must share common religious
bonds and convictions with that church or convention or association of churches.
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2. Is there specific information showing that the organization that has established the plan is a tax-exempt organization
as described in § 501 of the Code?
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3. Is there representation that the plan for which the ruling is being requested is qualified under § 401(a) of the Code
or meet the requirements of § 403(b) of the Code?
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4. Does the ruling clearly state who are the eligible participants and the name of the employer of these eligible participants? |
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5. Is there a representation that none of the eligible participants are or can be considered employed in connection with
one or more unrelated trades or businesses within the meaning of § 513 of the Code?
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6. Is there a representation that all of the eligible participants are or will be employed by the named church or convention
or association of churches, and will not include employees of for-profit entities? An example of an eligible employee includes
a duly ordained, commissioned, or licensed minister of a church in the exercise of his or her ministry.
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7. Is there specific information showing an existing plan committee whose principal purpose or function is the administration
or funding of the plan. This committee must be controlled by or associated with the named church or convention or association
of churches?
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8. Is the composition of the committee stated? |
