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IRS Releases Revised 2021 Publication 590-B

The IRS has issued a revised 2021 Publication 590-B, Distributions from Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs).

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Proposed Lump-Sum Buyout Disclosure Legislation Reintroduced

Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Tina Smith (D-MN), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) reintroduced the Information Needed for Financial Options Risk Mitigation (INFORM) Act of 2022.

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Legislative updates

Senate Proposal Would Allow Certain Plan Design Expenses from Plan Assets

Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Tim Scott (R-SC) have introduced S. 4086, the Increasing Small Business Retirement Choices Act.

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Legislative updates

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2023 Mortality Rates and Tables for DB Plans

The IRS has issued Notice 2022-22, containing “mortality improvement rates” and “static mortality tables” to be used in certain liability determinations for defined benefit (DB) pension plans.

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IRS Guidance

DOL Launches Roundtable Discussions on Retirement

The Department of Labor (DOL) has kicked off what is to be a series of roundtable discussions on how to improve retirement security for workers.

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IRA Bankruptcy Exemption Increases

Effective April 1, 2022, the maximum aggregate bankruptcy exemption amount for IRAs increased from $1,362,800 to $1,512,350.

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IRA

Additional 403(b) Plan Document Guidance Released

The IRS has released a revised Section 403(b) Pre-Approved Plans Listing of Required Modifications and Information Package (April 2022).

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IRS

IRS Guidance

IRS Announces Applicable Federal Rates for May 2022

The IRS has issued Revenue Ruling 2022-9, which contains the applicable federal rates (AFR) for May 2022.

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IRS Guidance

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Updated Yield Curves and Segment Rates for DB Plans

The IRS has issued Notice 2022-16, which contains updated guidance on factors used in certain defined benefit (DB) pension plan minimum funding and present value calculations.

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IRS

IRS Guidance

Defined Benefit Plan

U.S. House Passes Significant Retirement Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022 (SSRA) by a 414-5 vote on March 29, 2022.

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