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Retirement Plan Disaster Assistance May Be Available for California Severe Storm and Flooding

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a disaster declaration on February 19, 2024, for California severe storm and flooding, for the incident period of January 21, 2024–January 23, 2024.

February 20 2024

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IRS Announces Deadline Relief for Michigan Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding

The IRS has announced the postponement of certain tax-related deadlines for victims of severe storms, tornadoes and flooding in Michigan.

February 20 2024

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IRS Issues Yield Curves and Segment Rates for DB Plan Calculations

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued Notice 2024-24, which contains updated guidance on factors used in certain defined benefit (DB) pension plan minimum funding and present value calculations.

February 16 2024

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IRS Announces Applicable Federal Rates for March

The IRS has issued Revenue Ruling 2024-04, which contains the applicable federal rates (AFR) for March 2024.

February 16 2024

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Proposal Would Expand Medical Expense Coverage for Caregivers

Representatives Vern Buchanan (R-FL) and Mike Thompson (D-CA) have introduced H.R. 7222, the Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act.

February 16 2024

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IRS Announces Deadline Relief for West Virginia

The IRS has announced the postponement of certain tax-related deadlines for victims of severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides in West Virginia.

February 08 2024

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IRS Announces Second Phase of Pre-Examination Compliance Pilot

The IRS, in an Employee Plans News release, announced it has started the second phase of its pre-examination retirement plan compliance program pilot.

February 07 2024

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Representative Neal Introduces Automatic IRA Act of 2024 Bill

Representative Richard Neal (D-MA), House Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member, has introduced the Automatic IRA Act of 2024.

February 07 2024

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IRS Announces Deadline Relief for Maine Severe Storms and Flooding

The Internal Revenue Service has announced the postponement of certain tax-related deadlines for victims of severe storms and flooding in Maine.

February 06 2024

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Retirement Spotlight: IRS Releases Final Guidance on Penalty Exceptions for Failure to File Correct Information Returns or Furnish Payee Statements

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released final regulations that provide de minimis error safe harbor exceptions to penalties for failure to file correct information returns or furnish correct payee statements.

February 05 2024