Regulatory and Legislative

Proposed Restated Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program Has Left OMB

A Department of Labor proposed rule restating the Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program (VFCP) has left the Federal Office of Management and Budget—suggesting that official release may come soon.

The VFCP is a voluntary enforcement program that allows plan officials to identify and correct certain transactions, such as delinquent participant contributions, sales and exchanges, improper loans, and improper plan expenses. The VFCP was last updated in 2006.

DOL Fiduciary Issues Defined Contribution Plan

Regulatory and Legislative

IRS Provides 2024 Electronic Filing Relief for Form 5330

The IRS notes in a new post that electronic filing of Form 5330, Return of Excise Taxes Related to Employee Benefit Plans, will not be required for the remainder of the 2024 taxable year—confirming that taxpayers may continue to file by paper.

Regulatory and Legislative

Retirement Plan Disaster Assistance May Be Available for New Hampshire Severe Storms

The Federal Emergency Management Agency issued a Major Disaster Declaration on July 10, 2024, for New Hampshire severe winter storm and flooding.

Regulatory and Legislative

Retirement Plan Disaster Assistance May Be Available for Texas Hurricane Beryl

The Federal Emergency Management Agency issued a Major Disaster Declaration on July 9, 2024, for Texas hurricane Beryl.