News

IRS Explains Impact of Missed Deadline for Plan Restatements

In the May 23, 2022, issue of Employee Plans News, the IRS explains the applicability of the Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System for pre-approved plans that are not restated by appropriate deadlines.

FuturePlan ERISA Team

IRS

Defined Contribution Plan

Senate Proposes Proxy Vote Changes for Index Funds

Senator Dan Sullivan, along with co-sponsors Pat Toomey, Mike Crapo and Chuck Grassley, have introduced S. 4241 the “Investor Democracy is Expected Act” or INDEX Act.

FuturePlan ERISA Team

Legislative updates

Defined Contribution Plan

Updated Yield Curves and Segment Rates for DB Plans

The IRS has issued Notice 2022-25, 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

Mental Health Matters Act Proposed in House

Representative Mark DeSaulnier has introduced H.R. 7780, the “Mental Health Matters Act,” which strengthens behavioral health benefits in schools and also amends provisions of ERISA. 

FuturePlan ERISA Team

Legislative updates

Final Form 5500 Revisions Guidance Issued

The DOL’s EBSA, IRS, and the PBGC have released final forms revisions to the Form 5500 and Form 5500-SF.

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DOL

IRS

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Defined Contribution Plan

Proposed: Employee and Retiree Access to Justice Act

Representative Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA) has introduced HR 7740 – the Employee and Retiree Access to Justice Act.

FuturePlan ERISA Team

Defined Contribution Plan

Defined Benefit Plan

Legislative updates

IRS Announces Applicable Federal Rates for June 2022

The IRS issued Revenue Ruling 2022-10, which contains the applicable federal rates (AFR) for June 2022.

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IRS

IRS Relief for New Mexico Wildfire and Wind Victims

The IRS announced the postponement of certain tax-related deadlines for victims of wildfires and straight-line winds in New Mexico.

FuturePlan ERISA Team

Defined Contribution Plan

IRS

IRA

IRS Further Extends Temporary Relief from Physical Presence Requirement for Retirement Plan Consents

The IRS has provided additional temporary relief from the physical presence requirements for certain participant elections through December 31, 2022.

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Defined Contribution Plan

IRS

Small Business Retirement Proposals Introduced in Senate

Senator John Hickenlooper (D-CO) has introduced two retirement bills in the Senate.

FuturePlan ERISA Team

Legislative updates

Defined Contribution Plan

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