Definition of Annual Benefit

Section 4440.160  Definition of Annual Benefit For purposes of IRC section 415(b), the "annual benefit" means a benefit payable annually in the form of a straight life annuity (with no ancillary benefits) without regard to the benefit attributable to after-tax employee contributions (except pursuant to IRC section 415(n)) and to rollover contributions (as defined in IRC section 415(b)(2)(A)).  The "benefit attributable" shall be determined in accordance with Treasury Regulations (26 CFR 1.415(b)(2)(A)).