1.401-0—Scope and definitions.
(a) In general.
Sections 1.401 through 1.401-14 (inclusive) reflect the provisions of section 401 prior to amendment by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. The sections following § 1.401-14 and preceding § 1.402(a)-1 (hereafter referred to in this section as the “Post-ERISA Regulations”) reflect the provisions of section 401 after amendment by such Act.
(1) Qualified plan.
The term “qualified plan” means a plan which satisfies the requirements of section 401(a).
(2) Qualified trust.
The term “qualified trust” means a trust which satisfies the requirements of section 401(a).