29 CFR § 549.3
Distinction between plan and trust
July 28, 2023
§ 549.3 Distinction between plan and trust.
As used in this part:
(a) Profit-sharing plan means any such program or arrangement as qualifies hereunder which provides for the distribution by the employer to his employees of their respective shares of profits;
(b) Profit-sharing trust means any such program or arrangement as qualifies under this part which provides for the irrevocable deposit by the employer of his employees' distributive shares of profits with a trustee for deferred distribution to such employees of their respective shares.