10+ employees in Manalapan, Marlboro, Freehold, Howell, Old Bridge or anywhere in Monmouth, Middlesex or Ocean County? You must comply with RetireReady NJ or face penalties.
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Yes. RetireReady NJ applies to all New Jersey employers with 10+ employees, including those in Manalapan, Marlboro, Freehold, Howell, Jackson, and all Central NJ communities. If your business operates in Monmouth County, Middlesex County, or Ocean County and has 10+ employees, you must comply or offer a private plan.
RetireReady NJ is rolling out in phases during 2025-2026. Businesses in Manalapan, Marlboro, Freehold, and surrounding Monmouth County towns should register now or set up a qualifying private plan to avoid penalties estimated at $100/employee/year.
For most Central NJ small businesses, setting up a private 401(k) or SIMPLE IRA is better than enrolling in RetireReady NJ. Why? It exempts you from the mandate AND qualifies you for SECURE 2.0 tax credits of up to $5,000/year for 3 years — making the plan essentially free.
RetireReady NJ covers all 21 NJ counties: Monmouth (Manalapan, Marlboro, Freehold, Holmdel, Red Bank), Middlesex (Edison, Woodbridge, Old Bridge, New Brunswick), Ocean (Toms River, Brick, Lakewood, Howell), Somerset (Bridgewater, Somerville), and all others.
Offer a qualifying private retirement plan — a 401(k), SEP IRA, or SIMPLE IRA — and certify your exemption with the state. Kandelaki Solutions helps Central NJ employers set up the right plan and claim SECURE 2.0 tax credits to offset 100% of startup costs.
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