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IRS Announces Applicable Federal Rates for February
The Internal Revenue Service has issued Revenue Ruling 2026-03 which contains the applicable federal rates (AFR) for February 2026.
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IRS Provides Safe Harbor Guidance on Distribution Notices
The Internal Revenue Services (IRS) has issued Notice 2026-13, which provides two safe harbor explanations that plan administrators may use to satisfy the requirement under IRC Section 402(f) to provide certain information to participants requesting plan distributions.
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IRS Posts Form 8881, Used by Employers to Claim Certain Small Plan Credits
The Internal Revenue Service has released an updated Form 8881, Credit for Small Employer Pension Plan Startup Costs, Auto-Enrollment, and Military Spouse Participation.
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IRS Releases Form 5330, for Payment and Reporting of Employee Benefit Plan Excise Taxes
The Internal Revenue Service has issued an updated Form 5330, Return of Excise Taxes Related to Employee Benefit Plans. The form is used to report excess contributions, prohibited transactions, reversion of qualified plan assets, excess fringe or welfare benefits paid, etc.
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IRS Releases 2025 Form 990-T
The Internal Revenue Service has released the 2025 tax year Form 990-T, Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return.
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IRS Issues Yield Curves and Segment Rates for DB Plan Calculations
The Internal Revenue Service has issued Notice 2026-12, 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 Releases Draft Publication 571 for 403(b) Plans
The Internal Revenue Service has released a draft January 2026 Publication 571, Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans (403(b) Plans) for Employees of Public Schools and Certain Tax-Exempt Organizations. This publication covers 403(b) annuity contracts, custodial accounts, and church plans.
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IRS Releases Form and Instructions for Establishing Trump Accounts
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued Form 4547, Trump Account Election(s), and accompanying Instructions.
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IRS Posts Updated Draft Form and Instructions for Form 8881
The Internal Revenue Service has released an updated Form 8881, Credits for Small Employer Pension Plan Startup Costs, Contributions, Auto-Enrollment, and Military Spouse Participation, and an updated draft Instructions for Form 8881, Credits for Small Employer Pension Plan Startup Costs, Contributions, Auto-Enrollment, and Military Spouse Participation.
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IRS Updates Determination Letter and VCP Submission Requirements
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued Revenue Procedure (Rev. Proc.) 2026-4, which includes updates to determination letter submission procedures and user fees associated with Employee Plans Rulings and Agreements.