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On November 7, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Form 15620, Section 83(b) Election (“Form 15620”), standardizing the requirements to make an election pursuant to Section 83(b) (“Section 83(b) Election”), with...more
As businesses continue to respond to recent shifts in the U.S. economy, some employers have had to make the challenging decision to implement cost-cutting measures and reductions to their workforce....more
“Solo 401(k)” is a marketing term used for a 401(k) plan that is adopted by a sole proprietor or an incorporated business with no employees other than the owner. These plans offer a greater retirement savings opportunity...more
As mandatory State paid family leave and paid family and medical leave (collectively “PFML”) programs have significantly expanded and proliferated in recent years, participating employers and employees have been faced with a...more
In December 2024, Congress and President Biden passed two laws—the Paperwork Burden Reduction Act (PBRA) and the Employer Reporting Improvement Act (ERIA)—that made important changes to employers’ responsibilities regarding...more
The wildfires moving through Southern California have destroyed communities and displaced countless individuals....more
High winds and drought conditions have fueled severe wildfires, devastating communities around Los Angeles, California. The fires have destroyed thousands of homes and businesses, while firefighters are working tirelessly to...more
Over the past two weeks, wildfires have caused substantial loss and damage to homes and communities in Los Angeles, California, and the surrounding areas. In the wake of such devastation, employers may seek opportunities to...more
SECURE 2.0 was enacted on December 29, 2022. Among its provisions is a requirement that “new” 401(k) plans and private sector 403(b) plans must automatically enroll their eligible employees, but not until the first plan year...more
In the wake of the horrific wildfires in Los Angeles (which are ongoing as of today), employees based in the Los Angeles area may have questions about available support from employer-sponsored 401(k) plan accounts and other...more
The wildfires ravaging various parts of Los Angeles County are truly tragic and expected to cost more than $50 billion in damages, making it the most expensive natural disaster ever in the United States. For employers with...more
Many individuals are in desperate need of funds due to injuries, damage, and other unexpected expenses caused by the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. Employers can aid wildfire victims with tax-free payments, paid leave, and...more
Annual Reporting on ISO/ESPP Transactions - As originally discussed in our December 16, 2010 blog article, the IRS issued final regulations in 2009 under Section 6039 of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) that require...more
Although the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (SECURE 2.0) was enacted nearly two years ago, and many of its changes have already been implemented, some SECURE 2.0 provisions have yet to take effect. This article provides an overview...more
The November Monthly Minute kicks off the season of giving with SECURE 2.0 requirements for 2025 and the latest IRS retirement plan cost-of-living adjustments....more
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced the 2025 cost-of-living adjustments to various benefit and contribution limits applicable to retirement plans. The IRS modestly increased the applicable limits for 2025....more
On August 19, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2024-63 (the Notice), providing guidance regarding the implementation of Section 110 of the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (SECURE 2.0), which permits employers...more
Employers now have a new benefit option in their toolbelt: The Qualified Student Loan Payment (QSLP) match. But is it worth implementing? Before diving into the specific legal requirements for a QSLP match program, this...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: On August 19, 2024, the IRS issued Notice 2024-63 (the “Notice”) providing guidance for plan sponsors that wish to provide matching contributions based on eligible student loan repayments made by...more
Section 110 of the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (“SECURE 2.0”) permits employers maintaining a 401(k), 403(b), governmental 457(b), or SIMPLE IRA plan to make matching contributions based on qualified student loan payments...more
The August Monthly Minute highlights new IRS guidance addressing student loan matching programs, HHS’s increases to civil monetary penalties and Form 5330 paper filing updates....more
Administering a retirement plan is a complicated task fraught with potential missteps. Fortunately, employers are now able to self-correct most errors and thereby avoid the considerable time and expense of filing an...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: The IRS has announced increases to key limits for certain health and welfare benefit programs, including HSA contributions for 2025. The IRS recently released 2025 cost-of-living adjustments applicable to...more
IRS reminds employers that implementing certain optional retirement plan provisions of SECURE 2.0 affect Form W‑2 and Form 1099‑R reporting starting in 2023 - The IRS recently issued Fact Sheet 2024‑18 to highlight how...more
This post examines excess deferrals under non-governmental 457(b) plans, including the approved method for correcting them and the penalty for failing to correct them, to make the case for a change in IRS policy on correcting...more