Defined contribution plan

Regulatory and Legislative

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.

May 22 2026

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.

May 22 2026

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. 

May 18 2026

Regulatory and Legislative

Bill Proposes Charitable Distributions from DC Plans

Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Chris Coons (D-DE), and Congressmen Don Beyer (D-VA) and Mike Kelly (R-PA), have introduced the bicameral, bi-partisan Charity Parity Act.

May 18 2026

Regulatory and Legislative

DOL Issues Temporary Enforcement Policy Regarding Pension Benefit Statements

The Department of Labor has issued Field Assistance Bulletin 2026-02, addressing inquiries regarding compliance with the paper statement requirements under Section 338 of SECURE 2.0. 

May 13 2026

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. 

May 07 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. 

May 05 2026

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.

May 05 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.

May 01 2026

Regulatory and Legislative

Bill Proposes EBSA Reporting Requirements

Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Jim Banks (R-IN) have introduced the Investigation Status and Governance for Honest Transparency (INSIGHT) Act.

April 27 2026