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IRS Issues Yield Curves and Segment Rates for DB Plan Calculations
The Internal Revenue Service has issued Notice 2024-34, which contains updated guidance on factors used in certain defined benefit (DB) pension plan minimum funding and present value calculations.
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DOL Fiduciary Rule Has Left OMB
A final rule titled “Retirement Security Rule: Definition of an Investment Advice Fiduciary” has left the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
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Retirement Plan Disaster Assistance May Be Available for Alaska Severe Storm, Flooding, and Landslides
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a disaster declaration on April 6, 2024, for Alaska severe storm, flooding, and landslides, for the incident period of November 20, 2023.
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IRS Announces Deadline Relief for Maine Severe Storms and Flooding
The IRS has announced the postponement of certain tax-related deadlines for victims of Maine severe storms and flooding.
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Agencies Extend Comment Deadline on Reporting and Disclosure RFI Under SECURE 2.0
The Department of Treasury, the Department of Labor, and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation have extended the deadline for comments related to a Request for Information (RFI) released in January pursuant to Section 319 of SECURE 2.0.
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DOL Releases Final Rule on QPAM Exemptions
The Department of Labor has issued a final rule “Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption 84-14 (PTE 84-14) for Transactions Determined by Independent Qualified Professional Asset Managers (the QPAM Exemption)”.
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IRS Announces Deadline Relief for Alaska Severe Storms, Landslides, and Mudslides
The IRS has announced the postponement of certain tax-related deadlines for victims of Alaska severe storms, landslides, and mudslides.
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Washington Pulse: DOL Releases Final Rule Clarifying Employee or Independent Contractor Status
The Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule to assist employers when determining whether a worker is considered an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
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Washington Pulse: DOL Releases Proposed Regulations for Automatic Portability Transactions
The Department of Labor (DOL) has released proposed regulations related to the implementation of section 120 of the SECURE 2.0 Act (SECURE 2.0).
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Retirement Plan Disaster Assistance May Be Available for Rhode Island Severe Storms and Flooding
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued disaster declaration 4765 and 4766 on March 20, 2024, for Rhode Island severe storms and flooding, for the incident periods of December 17-19, 2023, and January 9-13, 2024.