News

Proposal Allowing CITs in 403(b) Plans Passes out of Committee

A bill introduced by Representative Frank Lucas (R-OK) was approved by the House Financial Services Committee with bipartisan support by a vote of 35-12.

FuturePlan ERISA Team

Legislative updates

Defined Contribution Plan

403(b) Plan Determination Program Opens June 1

The IRS provided a reminder in the May 24, 2023, edition of Employee Plans News that beginning June 1, 2023.

FuturePlan ERISA Team

IRS

Defined Contribution Plan

IRS Provides EPCRS Guidance Related to SECURE 2.0

The IRS has issued Notice 2023-43 to address questions and provide interim guidance related to Section 305 of SECURE 2.0.

FuturePlan ERISA Team

IRS

IRS Guidance

SECURE 2.0

Defined Contribution Plan

IRA

Congressional Leaders Inform Treasury on SECURE 2.0 Technical Fixes

Congressional leadership from the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Committee on Finance have sent a letter to officials at the Treasury Department.

FuturePlan ERISA Team

SECURE 2.0

Defined Contribution Plan

IRA

Legislative updates

SECURE 2.0 Provides New Ways to Take Penalty-Free Distributions

The SECURE 2.0 Act provides more ways for individuals to access their retirement savings and creates new exceptions to the 10% early distribution penalty tax.

FuturePlan ERISA Team

SECURE 2.0

IRA

Defined Contribution Plan

Defined Benefit Plan

Legislative updates

SECURE 2.0 Adds New Penalty-Free Distribution Option for Certain Emergency Expenses

This infographic is part of a multi-part series that describes the penalty-free distribution options created by SECURE 2.0

FuturePlan ERISA Team

SECURE 2.0

IRA

Defined Contribution Plan

Legislative updates

Disaster Assistance May Be Available for Tennessee Severe Storms

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a disaster declaration on May 17, 2023, for Tennessee severe thunderstorms and possible strong tornadoes, for the incident period of March 1, 2023 – March 3, 2023.

FuturePlan ERISA Team

Defined Benefit Plan

Defined Contribution Plan

IRA

HSA

IRS Announces Applicable Federal Rates for June 2023

The IRS has issued Revenue Ruling 2023-10, which contains the applicable federal rates (AFR) for June 2023.

FuturePlan ERISA Team

Defined Benefit Plan

5 Reasons to Add a Cash Balance Plan Before Year End

Cash balance plans are the best way for business owners to significantly reduce their tax burden and accelerate retirement savings.

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Cash Balance

Updated Yield Curves and Segment Rates for DB Plans

The IRS has issued Notice 2023-40, which contains updated guidance on factors used in certain defined benefit (DB) pension plan minimum funding and present value calculations.

FuturePlan ERISA Team

IRS

IRS Guidance

Defined Benefit Plan

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