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Guidance Issued on Long-Term Care Distributions Under SECURE 2.0
The Internal Revenue Service has issued Notice 2026-33, to provide guidance on qualified long-term care distributions for long-term care insurance premiums pursuant to Section 334 of SECURE 2.0.
Regulatory and Legislative
Form 5500 Simplification Act Clears House Committee
The Form 5500 Simplification Act (H.R. 7362), introduced by Representatives Glenn Grothman (R-WI) and Don Norcross (D-NJ), passed out of the House Committee on Education & Workforce by a vote of 22-12.
Regulatory and Legislative
IRS Announces Applicable Federal Rates for April
The Internal Revenue Service has issued Revenue Ruling 2026-11 which contains the applicable federal rates for June 2026.
Regulatory and Legislative
IRS Updates Yield Curves and Segment Rates for DB Plans
The Internal Revenue Service has issued Notice 2026-31, which contains updated guidance on factors used in certain defined benefit pension plan minimum funding and present value calculations.
Regulatory and Legislative
IRS Issues 2026 Cumulative List of Changes for Pre-Approved DB Plans
The Internal Revenue Service has issued Notice 2026-34 which includes the Cumulative List of Changes for Pre-Approved Defined Benefit Plans.
Regulatory and Legislative
PBGC Launches Webpage for Practitioners
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation has launched a new webpage that it says is designed specifically to support the practitioner community.
Regulatory and Legislative
IRS Announces Deadline Relief for Taxpayers Impacted by Wildfires in Southeast Georgia
The Internal Revenue Service has announced the postponement of certain tax-related deadlines for individuals and businesses in parts of Southeast Georgia that were affected by wildfires and straight-line winds that began on April 18, 2026.
Regulatory and Legislative
SEC Issues Staff Statement Regarding Pooled Employer Plans
The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a staff interpretation that addresses the use of collective investment trusts in pooled employer plans.
Regulatory and Legislative
IRS Announces Deadline Relief for Taxpayers Impacted by Super Typhoon Sinlaku
The Internal Revenue Service has announced the postponement of certain tax-related deadlines for victims of Super Typhoon Sinlaku until November 2, 2026.
Regulatory and Legislative
Executive Order Issued to Promote Retirement Savings Access
President Trump has issued an Executive Order that will establish a marketplace website for private-sector IRAs to provide a solution for workers without access to an employer-sponsored retirement plan.