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

Deadline Relief for Virgin Islands Water Supply

The Internal Revenue Service has announced the postponement of certain tax-related deadlines for victims of taxpayers impacted by elevated levels of lead and copper in water supply in Saint Croix, US Virgin Islands.

Regulatory and Legislative

IRS Issues Long-Awaited Long-Term Part-Time Employee Guidance

The IRS has released a proposed rule reflecting statutory changes made by the SECURE Act and SECURE 2.0 related to long-term, part-time employees.

Regulatory and Legislative

Disaster Assistance May Be Available for California Hurricane Hilary

The Federal Emergency Management Agency issued a disaster declaration on November 21, 2023, for California Hurricane Hilary, for the incident period of August 19-21, 2023.