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Federal Prime Interest Rate Increased to 6.25 Percent

Effective September 21, 2022, the Federal prime interest rate increased from 5.50 percent to 6.25 percent.

FuturePlan ERISA Team

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DOL

Deadline Relief for Puerto Rico Victims of Hurricane Fiona

The IRS has announced the postponement of certain tax-related deadlines for victims of hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico.

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IRS

IRS Guidance

Deadline Relief for Arizona Victims of Severe Storms

The IRS has announced the postponement of certain tax-related deadlines for victims of severe storms in Arizona.

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IRS

IRS Guidance

IRA

Defined Contribution Plan

Senate Finance Committee Formally Introduces EARN Act

Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Mike Crapo (R-ID), Senate Finance Committee Chair and Ranking Member, have introduced S.4808, the Enhancing American Retirement Now (EARN) Act.

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Legislative updates

IRA

Defined Contribution Plan

DOL Invites Public Hearing on QPAM Exemption

The DOL is extending the comment period for receiving written comments related to prohibited transaction class exemption 84-14 (the Proposed QPAM Amendment) to October 11, 2022.

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DOL

Defined Contribution Plan

Legislative updates

DOL Releases Interpretive Bulletin on Auditor Independence

The Department of Labor (DOL) has released Interpretive Bulletin 2022-01 (IB) relating to independence requirements for accountants who audit employee benefit plans.

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DOL

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Defined Benefit Plan

DOL’s Proposed Restated Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program at OMB

The Office of Management and Budget has received a proposed rule from the Department of Labor (DOL) titled “Adoption of Amended and Restated Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program”.

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DOL

Fiduciary Issues

Defined Contribution Plan

IRS Announces Applicable Federal Rates for September 2022

The IRS has issued Revenue Ruling 2022-17, which contains the applicable federal rates (AFR) for September 2022.

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IRS

IRS Guidance

IRA

Defined Contribution Plan

IRS Final Rule on Electronic Filing Requirements at OMB

The Office of Management and Budget has received a final rule from the IRS titled “Electronically Filed Returns”.

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IRS

IRS Guidance

IRA

Defined Contribution Plan

HSA

Proxy Vote Changes for Index Funds Proposed in House

Representatives Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) have introduced HR 8521, the Investor Democracy is Expected (INDEX) Act.

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Legislative updates

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