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IRS Releases Draft Instructions for HSAs and MSAs

The Internal Revenue Service has posted draft Instructions for Forms 1099-SA and 5498-SA, Distributions From an HSA, Archer MSA, or Medicare Advantage MSA, and HSA, Archer MSA, or Medicare Advantage MSA Information.

August 26 2025

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IRS Releases 2025 Draft Instructions for Form 8889, HSA Reporting

The IRS has posted 2025 tax year draft Instructions for Form 8889, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Taxpayers file Form 8889 to report HSA contributions and associated tax deductions, as well as distributions and any tax or penalty owed for distributions not used for qualified medical expenses.

August 25 2025

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IRS Issues Yield Curves and Segment Rates for DB Plan Calculations

The Internal Revenue Service has issued Notice 2025-43, which contains updated guidance on factors used in certain defined benefit (DB) pension plan minimum funding and present value calculations.

August 19 2025

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IRS Announces Applicable Federal Rates for September

The Internal Revenue Service has issued Revenue Ruling 2025-17 which contains the applicable federal rates (AFR) for September 2025.

August 19 2025

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PBGC Issues Final Rule on Miscellaneous Provisions

The Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC) has issued a final rule providing minor clarifications and improvements to several miscellaneous provisions.

August 18 2025

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DOL Rescinds 2021 Supplemental Statement on Alternative Assets In 401(K) Plans

Following President Trump’s recent executive order on alternative assets for 401(k) plans, the Department of Labor has rescinded a 2021 supplemental statement issued by the Biden administration that discouraged fiduciaries from considering alternative assets in 401(k) investment lineups.

August 14 2025

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IRS Announces Deadline Relief for West Virginia Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides

The IRS has announced the postponement of certain tax-related deadlines for victims of West Virgina severe storms until February 26, 2026.

August 11 2025

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Illinois Amends Auto-IRA Program

Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed into law amendments to the Illinois Secure Choice program.

August 08 2025

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Executive Order on Alternative Investments Issued

President Trump has issued an Executive Order aimed at increasing access to alternative investments for 401(k) and other defined contribution plans. According to a fact sheet, the order directs the Department of Labor—in consultation with the Secretary of Treasury and the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC)—to reexamine guidance and clarify a fiduciary’s duties and appropriate processes regarding alternative investments in ERISA-governed defined contribution plans. 

August 07 2025

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ESOP Proposals Clear Senate HELP Committee

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee unanimously advanced two bills to strengthen Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). S. 1728, the Employee Ownership Representation Act—sponsored by Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA)—would add two ESOP board members to the ERISA Advisory Council.

August 04 2025
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