<span style="color: rgb(120, 92, 165); font-family: arial;">401(k):</span> DOL Proposes Prohibited Transaction Exemption For Certain Plan Transfers
On November 7, 2018, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a proposed exemption related to the consolidation of small retirement savings accounts in 401(k) […]
IRS Extends Due Date for Forms 1095-B and 1095-C
On October 4th, 2018, we posted a blog containing information about the IRS’ updated Forms 1094 and 1095. The IRS has now extended the deadline […]
Advanced Informational Copies of Form 5500 Released by Federal Agencies
Last week the DOL, IRS and PBGC released the 2018 Form 5500 Series along with Schedules, Instructions and the IRS’ separate release of an updated […]
<span style="color: rgb(120, 92, 165); font-family: arial;">401(k):</span> Proposed Regulations Would Relax Hardship Distribution Rules
On November 9, 2018, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (proposed regulations) that, if finalized in present form, would significantly […]
Final Rules Regarding Religious & Moral Exemptions for Contraceptive Coverage: Issuance Pending
On November 7th, 2018, the departments of HHS, Labor and the Treasury released PDF versions of their final rules (slated for publishing in the Federal […]
Expanding Health Coverage Choices: Proposed HRA Regulations
The government has proposed new rules that would expand the ability of employers to offer Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) to their employees. Currently, an employer […]
<span style="color: rgb(120, 92, 165); font-family: arial;">401(k):</span> IRS Announces 2019 Adjusted Dollar Limits For 401(K) Plans
On November 1, 2018, the Internal Revenue Service released IRS Notice 2018-83, which sets forth the various dollar limitations for contributions and benefits under qualified […]
EEOC Defers Guidance on Wellness Program Incentive Limits
Last month we posted a blog on shoring up your wellness programs; to read that blog, please click here. With an update last week from […]
Final Forms Released: IRS Forms 1094 & 1095
Today, The IRS released its final Forms 1094 & 1095 and related instructions for the 2018 tax year. There are “B” and “C” versions of […]