Under recently finalized federal regulations (commonly referred to as the “Fiduciary Rule”) that were scheduled to become effective on September 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor intended to expand the fiduciary...more
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Fidelity Investments recently announced it is making a Bitcoin account available as an investment option for 401(k) plans, fueling a debate about cryptocurrencies and fiduciary responsibilities under ERISA.
In what might...more
The SECURE Act increased the age at which Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) must be made from 70-1/2 to 72. The CARES Act waived RMDs for 2020 (including initial RMDs that would have normally been required by April 1,...more
On May 12, 2020, the IRS issued Notice 2020-29, which adds flexibility to the rules governing cafeteria plans under Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code. As with other benefits-related guidance issued in connection with...more
On May 4, 2020, the IRS published “Coronavirus-Related Relief for Retirement Plans and IRAs Questions and Answers,” providing interpretive guidance for plan administrators, employers, and plan participants on the retirement...more
The changes in employment status due to the COVID-19 pandemic range from reduced hours, to furlough, to layoff, to leave of absence to employment termination. A chief concern for both employers and employees is how a change...more
The CARES Act contains several provisions impacting employer-sponsored individual account retirement plans (such as 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans, qualified profit sharing plans and governmental 457(b) plans), which are...more