Regulatory and Legislative

Retirement Protection Act Proposed in House

Representatives David Schwikert (R-AZ) and Byron Donalds (R-FL) have introduced H.R. 8579, the Retirement Protection Act. The bill proposes modification of the saver’s credit by replacing the three-tier formula with a single 50 percent credit percentage on contributions up to $2,000, with phase outs beginning at certain AGI thresholds. The proposal also provides for a one year $4,000 temporary increase in retirement contribution limits.

Legislative updates

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.