All ACC employees may participate in the Tax Sheltered Annuity Program. The tax sheltered annuity is a deferred-tax arrangement expressly granted by Congress in Code section 403(b). Under this provision, the amount deposited into the TSA is not taxed as current income. Taxes are deferred until a later date, usually retirement. The College maintains a list of authorized companies (available in the Office of Human Resources).

To start a tax sheltered annuity employees need to complete:

• ACC Salary Reduction Agreement
• Company's Application

Contributions to a tax sheltered annuity can be stopped at any time; however, there may be tax consequences and penalties for early withdrawals.

Contact the Office of Human Resources, Benefits Department for further information.