IRS

Regulatory and Legislative

Washington Pulse: IRS Releases Proposed Mandatory Automatic Enrollment Regulation

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a proposed regulation, providing guidance for employers that are required to include an automatic enrollment provision with their 401(k) or 403(b) plan. 

February 06 2025

Regulatory and Legislative

IRS Announces Applicable Federal Rates for February

The IRS has issued Revenue Ruling 2025-05, which contains the applicable federal rates (AFR) for February 2025.

January 16 2025

Regulatory and Legislative

Retirement Plan Disaster Assistance May Be Available for Alaska

The Federal Emergency Management Agency issued a Major Disaster Declaration on January 15, 2025, for Alaska severe storm and flooding.

January 16 2025

Regulatory and Legislative

IRS Issues Proposed Rule Under IRC 162(m)

The Internal Revenue Service has issued a proposed rule under IRC Sec.162(m) to identify “covered employees” and nondeductible compensation. 

January 15 2025

Regulatory and Legislative

IRS Issues Yield Curves and Segment Rates for DB Plan Calculations

The Internal Revenue Service has issued Notice 2025-13, which contains updated guidance on factors used in certain defined benefit pension plan minimum funding and present value calculations. 

January 15 2025

Regulatory and Legislative

ERISA Insights - IRS Releases Proposed Rule for Catch-Up Contribution Provisions Under SECURE 2.0

The Internal Revenue Service has released proposed catch-up regulations that apply to certain retirement plans as provided by Sections 109, 117, and 603 of the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022.

January 10 2025

Regulatory and Legislative

ERISA Insights - IRS Releases Proposed Rule for Automatic Enrollment Provisions Under SECURE 2.0

The Internal Revenue Service has released proposed automatic enrollment regulations that apply to certain retirement plans as provided by Sections 101 and 341 of the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022.

January 10 2025

Regulatory and Legislative

IRS Provides 2025 Covered Compensation Tables Used in DB Plans

The Internal Revenue Service issued Revenue Ruling 2025-2, containing the covered compensation tables for the 2025 plan year.

December 23 2024

Regulatory and Legislative

Applicability of Certain Aspects of RMD Regulations Delayed to 2026

The Internal Revenue Service released Announcement 2025-2, delaying the anticipated applicability date for future final regulations relating to required minimum distributions.

December 20 2024

Regulatory and Legislative

Retirement Spotlight - IRS Releases Final Regulations on Tax Withholding Requirements

These regulations address a payor’s obligation to withhold income taxes when those payments or distributions are made to payees outside of the United States.

December 17 2024