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CAA #17: IDR Checklist Issued by Departments for Plan Compliance with No Surprises Act
More? It just keeps coming...clarification of the IDR Process, that is. If you've read any of our (no less than!) six previous blogposts about the IDR Process, you'd have sympathy for why additional clarification is warranted. What's the IDR Process?
401(K) CURRENT EVENTS: IRS ANNOUNCES PRE-EXAMINATION COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
On June 3, 2022, the IRS announced on its “Employee Plans News” website a “pilot” pre-examination compliance program for retirement plans, including 401(k) plans. Beginning this month, the IRS will send a letter to sponsors whose plans have been selected
Reminder: Transparency Rule for Welfare Plans Takes Effect July 1, 2022
This blog is a reminder that on July 1, 2022, the federal government will begin enforcement of the Transparency in Coverage (TIC) Rules. The Rules themselves were effective for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2022, but enforcement
401(K) CURRENT EVENTS: AGENCIES RELEASE FINAL FORM 5500 REVISIONS FOR MEP REPORTING
On May 23, 2022, the IRS, DOL and the PBGC released final regulations that make revisions to Forms 5500 and 5500-SF applicable to annual reports for retirement plans (including 401(k) plans) filed for plan years beginning on or after January