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Regulatory and Legislative

IRS Announces Applicable Federal Rates for April

The Internal Revenue Service has issued Revenue Ruling 2026-11 which contains the applicable federal rates for June 2026. 

May 18 2026

Regulatory and Legislative

Bill Proposes Charitable Distributions from DC Plans

Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Chris Coons (D-DE), and Congressmen Don Beyer (D-VA) and Mike Kelly (R-PA), have introduced the bicameral, bi-partisan Charity Parity Act.

May 18 2026

Regulatory and Legislative

IRS Updates Yield Curves and Segment Rates for DB Plans

The Internal Revenue Service has issued Notice 2026-31, which contains updated guidance on factors used in certain defined benefit pension plan minimum funding and present value calculations. 

May 18 2026

Regulatory and Legislative

IRS Issues 2026 Cumulative List of Changes for Pre-Approved DB Plans

The Internal Revenue Service has issued Notice 2026-34 which includes the Cumulative List of Changes for Pre-Approved Defined Benefit Plans.

May 15 2026

Regulatory and Legislative

Sooner State to Provide Trump Account Contributions to Oklahoma Kids

A bill signed into law by Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt would provide an additional Trump account contribution for Oklahoma kids. 

May 13 2026

Regulatory and Legislative

DOL Issues Temporary Enforcement Policy Regarding Pension Benefit Statements

The Department of Labor has issued Field Assistance Bulletin 2026-02, addressing inquiries regarding compliance with the paper statement requirements under Section 338 of SECURE 2.0. 

May 13 2026

Regulatory and Legislative

PBGC Launches Webpage for Practitioners

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation has launched a new webpage that it says is designed specifically to support the practitioner community.

May 12 2026

Regulatory and Legislative

IRS Issues Draft Instructions for Form 5498-TA

The Internal Revenue Service has posted draft Instructions for Form 5498-TA, Trump Account Contribution Information.

May 07 2026

Regulatory and Legislative

IRS Announces Deadline Relief for Taxpayers Impacted by Wildfires in Southeast Georgia

The Internal Revenue Service has announced the postponement of certain tax-related deadlines for individuals and businesses in parts of Southeast Georgia that were affected by wildfires and straight-line winds that began on April 18, 2026. 

May 07 2026

Regulatory and Legislative

SEC Issues Staff Statement Regarding Pooled Employer Plans

The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a staff interpretation that addresses the use of collective investment trusts in pooled employer plans. 

May 05 2026