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Regulatory and Legislative

DOL Sends Alternative Investment Rule to OMB

The Department of Labor has submitted a proposed rule titled Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Investment Alternative to the Office of Management and Budget for review. 

January 14 2026

Regulatory and Legislative

IRS Releases 2025 Form 990-T

The Internal Revenue Service has released the 2025 tax year Form 990-T, Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return. 

January 14 2026

Regulatory and Legislative

IRS Releases Form 5330, for Payment and Reporting of Employee Benefit Plan Excise Taxes

The Internal Revenue Service has issued an updated Form 5330. 

January 14 2026

Regulatory and Legislative

IRS Issues Yield Curves and Segment Rates for DB Plan Calculations

The Internal Revenue Service has issued Notice 2026-12, which contains updated guidance on factors used in certain defined benefit pension plan minimum funding and present value calculations. 

January 13 2026

Regulatory and Legislative

IRS Releases Draft Publication 571 for 403(b) Plans

The Internal Revenue Service has released a draft January 2026 Publication 571, Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans (403(b) Plans) for Employees of Public Schools and Certain Tax-Exempt Organizations. 

January 13 2026

Regulatory and Legislative

IRS Releases Form and Instructions for Establishing Trump Accounts

The Internal Revenue Service has issued Form 4547, Trump Account Election(s), and accompanying instructions.

January 09 2026

Regulatory and Legislative

IRS Posts Updated Draft Form and Instructions for Form 8881

The Internal Revenue Service has released an updated Form 8881, Credits for Small Employer Pension Plan Startup Costs, Contributions, Auto-Enrollment, and Military Spouse Participation. 

January 09 2026

Regulatory and Legislative

IRS Updates Determination Letter and VCP Submission Requirements

The Internal Revenue Service has issued Revenue Procedure 2026-4, which includes updates to determination letter submission procedures and user fees associated with Employee Plans Rulings and Agreements.

January 07 2026

Regulatory and Legislative

USPS Rule Clarifies Postmark

The United States Postal Service issued a final rule effective December 24, 2025, that highlights that a postmark does not necessarily indicate the first day that the USPS had possession of the item, but rather it is often indicative of receipt at a first processing facility. 

January 06 2026

Regulatory and Legislative

IRS Requests Comments on Form 4547, Trump Account Election(s)

The Internal Revenue Service is requesting comments regarding information being collected on new Form 4547, Trump Account Election(s), and new Form 8879-TA. 

January 05 2026