FEMA Issues Multiple Disaster Declarations
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued multiple Major Disaster Declarations on October 7, 2026.
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Retirement Plan Disaster Assistance May Be Available for Ohio Storms
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a Major Disaster Declaration on October 2, 2026, for Ohio severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides for the incident period of August 10, 2026, to August 22, 2026.
What Is a Fiduciary? A Plan Sponsor's Guide to Retirement Plan Responsibilities
IRS Releases 2026-2027 Priority Guidance Plan
The Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have released a list guidance projects outlining priorities for the period October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.
IRS Obsoletes Several Guidance Items
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released Notice 2026-58, eliminating extraneous and unnecessary items by identifying and obsoleting 71 Revenue Rulings, Revenue Procedures, Notices and Announcements that were previously published.
Treasury Announces Trump Account Automatic Enrollment Completion
The Department of Treasury has announced the completion of automatic enrollment for Trump accounts, indicating that every eligible child under the age of 18 with a valid Social Security number (SSN) now has a Trump account.
IRS Posts Updated Draft Instructions for Benefit Plan Determinations
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued draft instructions for Form 5300, Application for Determination for Employee Benefit Plans.
Sonderling Confirmed as Labor Secretary
The Senate has confirmed Keith Sonderling as the Secretary of Labor by a vote of 47-41.
Every Saver Deserves an Advisor: Ascensus Launches Industry-First Way to Connect Workplace Savers and Financial Advisors
New offering connects millions of workplace savers with professional advice and creates new opportunities for financial advisors