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Hardship Distributions May Be Permitted for Vermont Severe Storm and Flooding

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a disaster declaration on March 20, 2023, for severe storm and flooding in Vermont, for the incident period of December 22, 2022, to December 24, 2022.

March 22 2023

Industry & Regulatory News

IRS Intends to Issue Guidance on Certain NFTs as Collectibles

The IRS has issued Notice 2023-27, announcing their intent to issue guidance related to the treatment of certain nonfungible tokens (NFTs) as collectibles under Internal Revenue Code Section (IRC Sec.) 408(m).

March 21 2023

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IRS Announces Deadline Relief for California Severe Storms, Flooding and Landslides

The IRS has announced the postponement of certain tax-related deadlines for victims of severe storms, flooding, and landslides in California.

March 20 2023

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IRS Announces Applicable Federal Rates for April 2023

The IRS has issued Revenue Ruling 2023-06, which contains the applicable federal rates (AFR) for April 2023.

March 16 2023

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Hardship Distributions May Be Permitted for South Dakota Severe Winter Storms

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a disaster declaration on February 27, 2023, for severe winter storms and snowstorms in South Dakota, for the incident period of December 12, 2022 – December 25, 2022.

February 28 2023

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IRS Releases Proposed Rule on Use of Forfeitures in Qualified Plans

The IRS has released a proposed rule intending to clarify the use and timing of the allocation of forfeitures in qualified retirement plans.

February 24 2023

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IRS Issues Yield Curves and Segment Rates for DB Plan Calculations

The IRS has issued Notice 2023-19, which contains updated guidance on factors used in certain defined benefit (DB) pension plan minimum funding and present value calculations.

February 23 2023

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Additional Final Form 5500 Guidance Issued

The Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Employee Benefits Security Administration, the IRS, and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) have released a third and final phase that implements a September 2021 regulatory proposal.

February 23 2023

Industry & Regulatory News

IRS Finalizes Electronic Filing Requirements for Certain Information Returns

The IRS has released final regulations amending rules intended to increase the filing of electronic returns in accordance with the Taxpayer First Act of 2019.

February 21 2023

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IRS Announces Issuance Opinion Letters and Restatement Deadline for Pre-Approved Defined Benefit Plans

The IRS has released Announcement 2023-6, stating that it expects to issue opinion letters for pre-approved defined benefit plans that were filed with the IRS during the third remedial amendment cycle “on February 28, 2023, or, in some cases, as soon as possible thereafter.”

February 08 2023