The state treasurer, with the approval of the commissioner of finance and administration, may adopt a new feature to the plan that would provide for an alternative social security replacement plan that satisfies the requirements of § 3121(b)(7)(F) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. § 3121(b)(7)(F)), as may be amended, and any rules and regulations promulgated thereunder for any classes of state employees, including employees of institutions of higher education, whose service is not covered by an agreement entered into under § 8-38-103. Any such plan may require the withholding as deferred compensation from the wages otherwise payable to those employees of up to seven and one-half percent (7½%) of wages, as the term “wages” is defined for social security purposes, or such other amount as may be required as an alternative to social security contributions.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 8 - Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 25 - Deferred or Tax-Sheltered Compensation Programs
Part 3 - Profit Sharing or Salary Reduction Plans
§ 8-25-301. State Plans Authorized
§ 8-25-307. Confidentiality of Records
§ 8-25-308. Production of Records Described in Subpoena
§ 8-25-309. Assessing Costs of Administering Program to Participating Employees