Regulatory and Legislative

Regulatory and Legislative

First-Time Home Buyer Distribution Increase Proposed

Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Todd Young (R-IN) have introduced S. 2867, the Uplifting First-Time Homebuyers Act to help more people buy their first home. 

September 22 2025

Regulatory and Legislative

Aronowitz Confirmed as Assistant Secretary of Labor for EBSA

The Senate has confirmed Daniel Aronowitz as Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Employee Benefits Security Administration.

September 22 2025

Regulatory and Legislative

IRS Announces Deadline Relief for Wisconsin Severe Storms

The IRS has announced the postponement of certain tax-related deadlines for victims of Wisconsin severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, and mudslides until February 2, 2026. 

September 22 2025

Regulatory and Legislative

House Committee Advances Retirement Proposals

The House Education and Workforce Committee has advanced several retirement bills following a markup. 

September 18 2025

Regulatory and Legislative

IRS Releases Draft 2026 Form W-4R

The IRS has released a draft 2026 Form W-4R, Withholding Certificate for Nonperiodic Payments and Eligible Rollover Distributions.

September 18 2025

Regulatory and Legislative

Prime Interest Rate Lowered to 7.25 Percent

Effective September 17, 2025, the prime interest rate decreased to 7.25 percent. 

September 18 2025

Regulatory and Legislative

IRS Announces Applicable Federal Rates for October

The Internal Revenue Service has issued Revenue Ruling 2025-19 which contains the applicable federal rates for October 2025. 

September 16 2025

Regulatory and Legislative

IRS Issues Yield Curves and Segment Rates for DB Plan Calculations

The Internal Revenue Service has issued Notice 2025-47, which contains updated guidance on factors used in certain defined benefit pension plan minimum funding and present value calculations. 

September 16 2025

Regulatory and Legislative

Proposal Allowing Unclaimed Retirement Distribution Transfers to State Unclaimed Property Programs Introduced

Representatives Ron Estes (R-KS), and Seth Magaziner (D-RI), have introduced H.R. 5325, the Unclaimed Retirement Rescue Plan. 

September 16 2025

Regulatory and Legislative

IRS Releases Final Regulations on SECURE 2.0 Catch-Up Provisions

The Internal Revenue Service has issued final regulations providing guidance for employers regarding new provisions on catch-up contributions as permitted by the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022.

September 15 2025
Scroll to top