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EBSA Requests Data to Populate New Online Tool that Helps Workers Find "Lost" Retirement Savings
Many workers lose track of their retirement savings after changing jobs or due to changes in their employers.
Dec 6, 20243 min read
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IRS Issues New Secure 2.0 Interim Guidance re Overpayments
As we have previously posted, Secure 2.0 significantly changed the rules for correction of overpayments from qualified retirement plans (inc
Nov 4, 20243 min read
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IRS Addresses Long-Term, Part-Time Employees in ERISA 403(b) Plans
On October 3rd, 2024, the IRS issued Notice 2024-73, addressing how ERISA 403(b) plans must treat long-term, part-time employees...
Oct 17, 20242 min read
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Winners and Losers and Lessons Learned
Another year of health and welfare litigation, another year of mixed results for both plaintiffs and defendants, but lessons for all.
Oct 9, 20244 min read
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Texas Federal Courts Stay Fiduciary Rule
On July 25, 2024, Judge Jeremy Kernodle of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas temporarily blocked the US Department..
Aug 2, 20242 min read
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Attention Plan Sponsors: Don't Miss the Form 5500 Deadline!
The deadline to file or extend your calendar year Form 5500 for the 2023 Annual Return/Report of Employee Benefit Plan is approaching...
Jul 26, 20241 min read
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The IRS Has Issued Final Regulations About Required Minimum Distributions
The IRS has just issued very lengthy final regulations (TD 10001; RIN:1545-BP82) governing required minimum distributions (RMDs) that...
Jul 19, 20242 min read
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Recent Developments in 401(k) Forfeiture Cases: Key Updates for Plan Sponsors
We have two significant updates in the arena of 401(k) forfeiture cases that could have far-reaching implications for employers and plan spo
May 30, 20242 min read
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The End of the Covid-19 National Emergency: What Plan Sponsors Need to Know
New guidance effectively terminates several of the employee benefit plan mandates that were implemented when the National Emergency was...
May 31, 20231 min read
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Good News from the IRS (No Really!): IRS Issues Guidance on EPCRS After Secure 2.0
The IRS has now issued Notice 2023-43 which provides interim guidance on its interpretation of the Secure Act 2.0’s changes to the...
May 30, 20231 min read
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Updates to HSA Contribution Limits for 2024
The IRS has announced increases to the Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution limits for 2024. These adjustments are based on the...
May 26, 20231 min read
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The End of the COVID-19 National Emergency: What Plan Sponsors Need to Know
President Biden signed legislation terminating the COVID-19 National Emergency effective May 11, 2023, which ends several of the employee...
May 18, 20233 min read
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Important Deadlines and Updates for Defined Benefit Plan Sponsors and Pre-Approved Plan Providers
Restatement Deadlines for Defined Benefit Plan Sponsors The IRS has provided guidance on restatement deadlines for plan sponsors of...
May 11, 20232 min read
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Western Pension & Benefits Council Give a Fond Thank You to Alison Fay
In their Spring Newsletter, the Orange County Chapter of the Western Pension & Benefits Council thoughtfully highlighted Boutwell Fay's...
May 5, 20231 min read
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New Rules for Form 5500
The Department of Labor has issued new rules detailing a number of changes to Form 5500 and Form 5500-SF reporting, starting for plan...
Apr 28, 20232 min read
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Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Writes the Next Chapter in Hughes v. Northwestern University
The lawsuit against Northwestern University (Hughes v. Northwestern University) claiming that it breached its fiduciary duties with...
Apr 20, 20234 min read
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Lost in Translation: Applying the New EPCRS Rules under Secure 2.0
In a tight labor market, a 401(k) plan (or other tax-favored retirement plan such as a 403(b) plan) is not really viewed as optional for...
Apr 13, 20234 min read
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Secure 2.0 Makes Big Changes to Recoupment of Overpayments
Secure 2.0 significantly changed the rules for correction and overpayments from a retirement plan.
Apr 6, 20233 min read
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Expanded Coverage For Part-Time Employees Under Secure 2.0
The SECURE 2.0 Act was signed into law in December 2022, and it expands the requirement to cover long-term part-time (LTPT) workers in...
Mar 28, 20234 min read
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Whose Money is it Anyway? IRS Proposes New Regulations Governing Plan Forfeitures
On February 27, 2023, the IRS published new proposed regulations governing the timing and use of forfeitures in qualified plans (both...
Mar 24, 20232 min read
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