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Hardship Distributions May Be Permitted for Maine Severe Storm and Flooding
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a disaster declaration on March 22, 2023, for severe storm and flooding in Maine, for the incident period of December 23, 2022 – December 24, 2022.
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Prime Interest Rate Increased to 8.00 Percent
Effective March 22, 2023, the prime interest rate increased from 7.75 percent to 8.00 percent.
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IRS Provides Indexing for Employer Shared Responsibility Payments
The IRS has issued Revenue Procedure 2023-17 announcing the 2024 indexed adjustments to the amounts used to calculate employer shared responsibility payments under Internal Revenue Code Sections 4980H(a) and 4980H(b)(1).
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Hardship Distributions May Be Permitted for Vermont Severe Storm and Flooding
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a disaster declaration on March 20, 2023, for severe storm and flooding in Vermont, for the incident period of December 22, 2022, to December 24, 2022.
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DOL Reopens Comment Period on Proposed QPAM Exemption
The Department of Labor (DOL) has reopened the comment period for receiving written comments related to prohibited transaction class exemption 84-14 (the Proposed QPAM Amendment) to April 6, 2023.
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IRS Intends to Issue Guidance on Certain NFTs as Collectibles
The IRS has issued Notice 2023-27, announcing their intent to issue guidance related to the treatment of certain nonfungible tokens (NFTs) as collectibles under Internal Revenue Code Section (IRC Sec.) 408(m).
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Biden Vetoes Resolution Disapproving DOL ESG Rule
As expected, President Biden has vetoed H.J. 30, a resolution for congressional disapproval of the Department of Labor’s rule “Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights.”
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IRS Announces Deadline Relief for California Severe Storms, Flooding and Landslides
The IRS has announced the postponement of certain tax-related deadlines for victims of severe storms, flooding, and landslides in California.
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IRS Posts Wellness Expense Reimbursement FAQs
The IRS has posted a series of frequently asked questions addressing whether certain costs related to nutrition, wellness, and general health are medical expenses under Internal Revenue Code Section 213 that may be paid or reimbursed under a health savings account, health flexible spending arrangement, Archer medical savings account, or health reimbursement arrangement.
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Hardship Distributions May Be Permitted for New Hampshire Severe Storm and Flooding
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a disaster declaration on March 15, 2023, for severe winter storm and flooding in New Hampshire, for the incident period of December 22, 2022, to December 25, 2022.