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Retirement Plan Disaster Assistance May Be Available for Ohio Tornadoes

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a disaster declaration on May 2, 2024, for Ohio tornadoes, for the incident period of March 14, 2024.

May 06 2024

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IRS Reminds Businesses of SECURE 2.0 Impacts on Form W-2

The Internal Revenue Service is reminding businesses who sponsor a retirement plan that certain provisions of SECURE 2.0 that became effective in 2023 may impact their Form W-2 reporting requirements.

May 06 2024

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IRS Releases FAQs on SECURE 2.0 Disaster Relief

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding rules for distributions from retirement plans and individual retirement arrangements (IRAs) under Section 331 of SECURE 2.0 for individuals affected by federally declared major disasters.

May 06 2024

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Retirement Plan Disaster Assistance May Be Available for Nebraska Storms

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a Major Disaster Declaration on May 3, 2024, for Nebraska severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes, for the incident period of April 25, 2024 – April 27, 2024.

May 06 2024

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Proposal to Disallow Certain Abortion Expenses as Qualified Medical Expenses Introduced

Representative Alex Mooney (R-WV), and seven Republican co-sponsors have introduced H.R. 8049, the Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act.

May 01 2024

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Retirement Plan Disaster Assistance May Be Available for Oklahoma Severe Storm Victims

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a disaster declaration on April 30, 2024, for Oklahoma Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding, for the incident period of April 25, 2024, and continuing.

May 01 2024

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Retirement Plan Disaster Assistance May Be Available for Kansas Winter Storm

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a disaster declaration on April 28, 2024, for a Kansas Winter Storm, for the incident period of January 8, 2024–January 16, 2024.

April 29 2024

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Retirement Plan Disaster Assistance May Be Available for Washington Storms

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a disaster declaration on April 28, 2024, for Washington severe winter storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides, for the incident period of January 5, 2024–January 29, 2024.

April 29 2024

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ERISA Insights: DOL Releases Final Fiduciary Rule for Investment Advisers

The Department of Labor (DOL) has released a final rule updating the definition of an investment advice fiduciary under ERISA.

April 23 2024

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

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a disaster declaration on April 19, 2024, for New Hampshire severe storms and flooding, for the incident period of January 9, 2024 – January 14, 2024.

April 22 2024