Regulatory and Legislative

Regulatory and Legislative

EBSA Releases ESOP Guidance Under SECURE 2.0

EBSA Releases ESOP Guidance Under SECURE 2.0

The Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration has issued a proposed rule and class exemption for shares to be acquired by an ESOP pursuant to SECURE 2.0.

Regulatory and Legislative

EBSA Releases ESOP Guidance Under SECURE 2.0

The Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration has issued a proposed rule and class exemption for shares to be acquired by an ESOP pursuant to SECURE 2.0.

Retirement Plan Disaster Assistance May Be Available for Alaska

The Federal Emergency Management Agency issued a Major Disaster Declaration on January 15, 2025, for Alaska severe storm and flooding.

IRS Announces Applicable Federal Rates for February

The IRS has issued Revenue Ruling 2025-05, which contains the applicable federal rates (AFR) for February 2025.

DOL Issues Guidance on Missing Participant Small Balances

The Department of Labor has released Field Assistance Bulletin 2025-01 providing guidance regarding the treatment of small balances of retirement plan missing participants and beneficiaries.

IRS Issues Proposed Rule Under IRC 162(m)

The Internal Revenue Service has issued a proposed rule under IRC  Sec.162(m) to identify “covered employees” and nondeductible compensation.