HSA

Regulatory and Legislative

Washington Pulse: DOL Releases Final Investment Advice Fiduciary Rule

The Department of Labor (DOL) recently released a regulatory package that includes a final amendment (the Retirement Security Rule) to the regulations that define what constitutes an investment advice fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) Title I and Title II (codified in the Internal Revenue Code).

May 22 2024

Regulatory and Legislative

IRS Announces Deadline Relief for Iowa Severe Storms

The IRS has announced the postponement of certain tax-related deadlines for victims of Iowa severe storms and tornadoes.

May 20 2024

Regulatory and Legislative

Retirement Plan Disaster Assistance May Be Available for Texas Severe Storms

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a Major Disaster Declaration on May 17, 2024, for Texas severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding, for the incident period of April 26, 2024, and continuing.

May 20 2024

Regulatory and Legislative

IRS Announces Deadline Relief for Maine Severe Storms and Flooding (1)

The IRS has announced the postponement of certain tax-related deadlines for victims of Maine severe storms and flooding.

April 05 2024

Regulatory and Legislative

IRS Issues Reminder on Appropriate FSA and HSA Medical Expenses

The IRS has released an alert reminding taxpayers that personal expenses for general health and wellness are not considered medical expenses for flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) purposes, and that reimbursement of non-medical expenses results in the arrangement no longer being qualified and all disbursements being includible in income.

March 07 2024

Regulatory and Legislative

IRS Announces Deadline Relief for Michigan Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding

The IRS has announced the postponement of certain tax-related deadlines for victims of severe storms, tornadoes and flooding in Michigan.

February 20 2024

Regulatory and Legislative

Retirement Plan Disaster Assistance May Be Available for California Severe Storm and Flooding (1)

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a disaster declaration on February 19, 2024, for California severe storm and flooding, for the incident period of January 21, 2024–January 23, 2024.

February 20 2024

Regulatory and Legislative

Proposal Would Expand Medical Expense Coverage for Caregivers

Representatives Vern Buchanan (R-FL) and Mike Thompson (D-CA) have introduced H.R. 7222, the Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act.

February 16 2024

Regulatory and Legislative

Retirement Plan Disaster Assistance May Be Available for Maine

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a disaster declaration on January 30, 2024, for Maine severe storms and flooding, for the incident period of December 17, 2023 – December 21, 2023.

January 31 2024

Regulatory and Legislative

Retirement Plan Disaster Assistance May Be Available for West Virginia

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a disaster declaration on January 30, 2024, for West Virginia severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides, for the incident period of August 28, 2023 – August 30, 2023.

January 31 2024
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