PBGC Updates Interest Assumptions for Valuing Benefits for Second Quarter 2023
The PBGC has issued a final rule updating interest assumptions under the asset allocation regulation for plans with valuation dates in the second quarter of 2023.
Hardship Distributions May Be Permitted for Tennessee Severe Winter Storms
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a disaster declaration on March 8, 2023, for severe winter storms in Tennessee.
Build Back Better Provisions Resurface in White House Budget Proposal
President Biden’s fiscal year 2024 budget includes proposed retirement account restrictions for certain taxpayers.
Senate Confirms New IRS Commissioner
The United States Senate on Thursday confirmed Danny Werfel, in a 54-42 vote, as the next commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service.
SECURE 2.0 Requires New Plans to Contain Automatic Enrollment Feature
Credible studies have concluded that employers who automatically enroll plan participants into a retirement plan help place them on a lifetime path to meaningful savings.
Proposals Supporting ESG in Retirement Plans Introduced
Representative Suzan DelBene (D-WA) and co-sponsors Sean Casten (D-IL), Juan Vargas (D-CA), and Dean Phillips (D-MN) have introduced the Freedom to Invest in a Sustainable Future Act.
Improved Coverage for Long-Term, Part-Time Employees
The SECURE 2.0 Act has shortened the time necessary to allow part time workers access to 401(k) plans.
Military Spouse Retirement Plan Eligibility Credit for Small Employers
The SECURE 2.0 Act gives certain employers a general business tax credit for immediately including military spouses in their defined contribution plan.
COVID-19 National Emergency Expected to End May 11
Earlier this week, President Biden announced his intent to extend the national emergency concerning the COVID-19 pandemic through May 11, 2023.
Form 5500 Guidance Under SECURE Act of 2019 Has Left the OMB
A final rule from the DOL titled “Implement SECURE Act and Related Revisions to Employee Benefit Plan Annual Reporting on the Form 5500” has left the OMB.
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