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IRS Provides 403(b) Amendment Cycle Updates

The Internal Revenue Service has announced that it intends to begin issuing opinion letters regarding Cycle 2 pre-approved 403(b) plans, including the 2022 cumulative list of changes in those requirements. The IRS expects to issue opinion letters by November 29, 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.

November 22 2024

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IRS Announces Deadline Relief for Montana Storms

The IRS has announced the postponement of certain tax-related deadlines for victims of severe storms and straight-line winds in the Crow Tribe of Montana until February 3, 2025. The tax relief postpones various tax filing deadlines that began on August 6, 2024.

November 21 2024

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DOL Announces Start of Lost and Found Information Collection

The Department of Labor (DOL) has announced the start of a voluntary information collection to establish and maintain the Retirement Savings Lost and Found database pursuant to Section 303 of SECURE 2.0.

November 19 2024

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Retirement Plan Disaster Assistance May Be Available for Crow Tribe of Montana

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a Major Disaster Declaration on November 14, 2024, for Crow Tribe of Montana severe storm and straight-line winds, for the incident period of August 6, 2024.

November 15 2024

Legislation Introduced to Expand HSA Access

Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has reintroduced the Health Savings Accounts for All Act. The legislation is intended to expand access and reduce restrictions on health savings accounts (HSAs).

November 14 2024
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Retirement Plan Disaster Assistance May Be Available for Alaska and Wyoming Disasters

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued Major Disaster Declarations on November 13, 2024, for the following.

November 14 2024

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IRS Announces Deadline Relief for New Mexico Severe Storms

The IRS has announced the postponement of certain tax-related deadlines for victims of severe storms and flooding in Chaves County, New Mexico until May 1, 2025. The tax relief postpones various tax filing deadlines that began on October 19, 2025.

November 14 2024

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IRS Issues Yield Curve and Segment Rates for DB Plan Calculations

The Internal Revenue Service has issued Notice 2024-81, which contains updated guidance on factors used in certain defined benefit (DB) pension plan minimum funding and present value calculations. Updates include corporate bond monthly yield curve, the corresponding spot segment rates for October used under Internal Revenue Code Section (IRC Sec.) 417(e)(3), and the 24-month average segment rates for November under IRC Sec.

November 13 2024

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IRS Announces Deadline Relief for South Dakota Severe Storms

The IRS has announced the postponement of certain tax-related deadlines for victims of severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding in the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe until February 3, 2025. The tax relief postpones various tax filing deadlines that began on July 13, 2024.

November 13 2024

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IRS Announces Deadline Relief for Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Severe Storms and Flooding

The IRS has announced the postponement of certain tax-related deadlines for victims of severe storms and flooding in the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe until February 3, 2025.

November 12 2024