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Hurrican Sandy was a highly destructive storm system that ravaged parts of the Caribbean and Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States in October of 2012. The storm was responsible for over 100 deaths and... more +

Employee Benefits Update: 2013 Year End Plan Tasks

Akerman LLP on 11/25/2013

As we approach the end of the year, employers and plan sponsors of qualified retirement plans and health and welfare plans should take time to meet various upcoming deadlines. Failure to comply with the deadlines may result...more

Tax-Qualified Retirement Plans: Amendments and Other Year-End Action Items - 11/21/2013

Morgan Lewis on 11/22/2013

Plan sponsors should consider whether they need to make certain plan amendments or provide certain plan notices prior to the end of the year. The end of the year marks the deadline by which sponsors of qualified...more

Retirement and Pensions Update - Janurary 2, 2013

Mintz - Employment, Labor & Benefits... on 1/3/2013

In This Update: Fiscal Cliff Deal Includes Provisions on Charitable Contributions and Roth Roll Overs; PBGC Testifies in Subcommittee Hearing on Multiemployer Plans; IRS Updates Retirement Plan Rules for Hurricane...more

Tax Issues Stirred Up by Hurricane Sandy

Troutman Pepper on 12/3/2012

In late October, Hurricane Sandy caused significant damage to many businesses throughout the Northeastern United States. In the past, business taxpayers experiencing similar storm damage would have focused primarily on the...more

IRS Provides Additional Relief for Victims of Hurricane Sandy

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 11/26/2012

As people and employers continue to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued guidance to assist victims of the hurricane. In this post, we’ll talk about two specific ways in...more

IRS Guidance Encourages Leave Donation Programs for Hurricane Sandy Victims

Morgan Lewis on 11/7/2012

Employers wishing to provide disaster relief assistance have several tax-relief provisions available to them. In the wake of Hurricane Sandy and the resulting destruction and devastation to the East Coast, many...more

A Tax-Favored Method Employers Can Use to Assist Employees Affected by Sandy

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 11/2/2012

For those caught in the path of Hurricane Sandy, the past few days represent a life-changing event. Many employers are eager to find a way to assist employees as they address the damage and destruction. Tax provisions passed...more

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