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Proposals to Improve Gig Worker Access to Benefits Released

Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), and Tim Scott (R-SC), have shared proposals that, according to a press release, would modernize federal labor law to empower 27 million independent contractors to access portable workplace benefits, like health care and retirement.

July 08 2025

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IRS Posts Draft 2025 Instructions for Form 5329

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has posted an updated draft 2025 Instructions for Form 5329, Additional Taxes on Qualified Plans (Including IRAs) and Other Tax-Favored Accounts, following last month’s release of the draft 2025 Form 5329.

July 08 2025

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Retirement Plan Disaster Assistance May Be Available for Texas Storms and Flooding

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a Major Disaster Declaration on July 6, 2025, for Texas severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding, for the incident period of July 2, 2025, and continuing.

July 07 2025

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DOL Sends PEP Item to OMB

The Department of Labor has released a prerule item titled “Pooled Employer Plans” (PEPs) to the Office of Management and Budget for review.

July 02 2025

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IRS Posts Draft Form 4972, Used to Claim Special Tax Treatment for Employer Plan Distributions

The IRS has posted 2025 tax year draft Form 4972, Tax on Lump-Sum Distributions (From Qualified Plans of Participants Born Before January 2, 1936). 

July 02 2025

IRS Announces Deadline Relief for Missouri Storms

The IRS has announced the postponement of certain tax-related deadlines for victims of severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding in Missouri until November 3, 2025.

June 27 2025

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Retirement Plan Disaster Assistance May Be Available for Tennessee Storms

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a Major Disaster Declaration on June 19, 2025, for Tennessee severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding, for the incident period of April 2 – April 24, 2025. 

June 23 2025

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IRS Announces Applicable Federal Rates for July

The IRS has issued Revenue Ruling 2025-13 which contains the applicable federal rates (AFR) for July 2025. 

June 18 2025

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Retirement Plan Disaster Assistance May Be Available for Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the following disasters for the period indicated.

June 13 2025

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DOL Launches Opinion Letter Program

The Department of Labor (DOL) has announced the launch of its opinion letter program.

June 04 2025
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