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IRS Announces Deadline Relief for Mississippi

The IRS has announced the postponement of certain tax-related deadlines for victims of severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes in parts of Mississippi.

August 17 2023

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Retirement Plan Disaster Assistance May Be Available for Illinois

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a disaster declaration on August 15, 2023, for Illinois severe storms and flooding, for the incident period of June 29, 2023 – July 2, 2023.

August 17 2023

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PBGC Proposes Changes to Assumptions Used in Certain Valuations

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) has released a proposed rule titled Valuations Assumptions and Methods.

August 17 2023

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Spousal Consent Proposal Re-Introduced

Representative Lauren Underwood (D-IL) and Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) have re-introduced H.R. 5060, the Women's Retirement Protection Act of 2023 in the House and Senate.

August 17 2023

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IRS Announces Deadline Relief for Illinois

The IRS has announced the postponement of certain tax-related deadlines for victims of Illinois severe storms and flooding.

August 17 2023

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Retirement Plan Disaster Assistance May Be Available for New Jersey

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a disaster declaration on August 11, 2023, for New Jersey severe storm and flooding, for the incident period of July 14, 2023 – July 15, 2023.

August 14 2023

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Retirement Plan Disaster Assistance May Be Available for Montana

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a disaster declaration on August 12, 2023, for Montana flooding, for the incident period of April 10, 2023 – April 26, 2023.

August 14 2023

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Retirement Plan Disaster Assistance May Be Available for Mississippi

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a disaster declaration on August 12, 2023, for Mississippi severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes, for the incident period of June 14, 2023 – June 19, 2023.

August 14 2023

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IRS Issues Yield Cures and Segment Rates for DB Plan Calculations

The IRS has issued Notice 2023-61, which contains updated guidance on factors used in certain defined benefit (DB) pension plan minimum funding and present value calculations.

August 14 2023

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DOL Requests Reporting and Disclosure Information for SECURE 2.0

The Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has issued a request for information(RFI) to solicit public input on a number of provisions of SECURE 2.0 that impact ERISA’s reporting and disclosure requirements.

August 11 2023