IRS Issues Yield Curve and Segment Rates for DB Plan Calculations

The Internal Revenue Service has issued Notice 2024-81, which contains updated guidance on factors used in certain defined benefit (DB) pension plan minimum funding and present value calculations. Updates include corporate bond monthly yield curve, the corresponding spot segment rates for October used under Internal Revenue Code Section (IRC Sec.) 417(e)(3), and the 24-month average segment rates for November under IRC Sec. 430(h)(2). IRC Sec. 417 contains definitions and special rules for minimum survivor annuity requirements in DB plans. IRC Sec. 430 addresses minimum funding standard for single-employer DB plans.