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Congress Approves Additional COVID Relief

Agreement reached on a new round of economic relief for victims of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Health and Welfare

Legislative updates

IRS Announces Deadline Relief for Alabama Hurricane Zeta Victims

The IRS announced the postponement of certain tax-related deadlines for Alabama victims of Hurricane Zeta. 

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IRA

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IRS Guidance

Terminating Custodial 403(b) Plans Get Distribution Relief

The IRS has issued Revenue Ruling 2020-23 to address how employers may terminate 403(b) plans that contain custodial accounts. 

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IRS

IRS Guidance

DOL Issues Investment Advice Fiduciary Class Exemption

The EBSA has issued the long-awaited Prohibited Transaction Exemption providing guidance to investment advisors who counsel retirement and other investors. 

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DOL

Fiduciary Issues

IRA

Proposed Changes to HIPAA Privacy Rule Announced

The Office of Civil Rights has announced proposed changes to the HIPAA Privacy Rule. 

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Health and Welfare

IRS Posts Updated DB Plan Yield Curves and Segment Rates

The IRS has posted Notice 2020-87, guidance on factors used in certain defined benefit (DB) pension plan minimum funding and present value calculations. 

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IRS

Tax-Related Deadline Relief for Puerto Rico Storm Victims

The IRS has provided tax-related deadline relief for victims of the September 13, 2020 storm on the island of Puerto Rico.

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IRS Guidance

PBGC Seeks Information on Roth Data and Foreign-Source Income

The PBGC has requested from the OMB permission to continue collecting information on retirement plan missing participant accounts.

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DOL Releases Final Rule for Pooled Plan Provider Registration

The DOL has issued final regulations on registering as a pooled plan provider (PPP), which is one of the initial steps that such providers must take before offering PEPs.

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Washington Pulse

DOL

SECURE Act

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Provisions for 401(k)/403(b) Safe Harbor SECURE Act

The IRS has issued Notice 2020-86, with guidance for implementing provisions of the SECURE Act of 2019.

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