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Plan sponsors and recordkeepers let out a collective sigh of relief when the Roth catch-up contribution requirement under SECURE 2.0 was delayed until 2026. And for good reason—this rule, though well-intentioned, brings with...more
Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) amended its Voluntary Fiduciary Compliance Program (“VFCP”) to provide retirement plan sponsors with a simplified option for correcting certain specified prohibited...more
The IRS has made it easier for retirement plan sponsors to fix common plan mistakes without going through a formal filing process. Under interim guidance in Notice 2023-43, sponsors can now correct a broader range of errors...more
The landscape of retirement plan eligibility is shifting, and plan sponsors need to prepare for key compliance changes affecting long-term part-time (“LTPT”) employees. These new rules, mandated by the SECURE Act of 2019 and...more
In January, the Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued proposed regulations on the catch-up contribution provisions under the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (“SECURE 2.0”). While the...more
One of the principal drivers of 403(b) Plans for governmental agencies is that when they are combined with a governmental 457(b) Plan, employees eligible for both plans may “double dip.” This is a common scenario for...more
On January 10, 2025, the Treasury Department and the IRS issued Proposed Regulations addressing one of SECURE 2.0’s signature requirements: that all newly established 401(k) plans and 403(b) plans with cash or deferred...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
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regularly requires retirement plans to incorporate new laws and regulations. To ensure that pre-approved retirement plans incorporate these required legal and regulatory updates, the IRS...more
The Internal Revenue Service has been busy. On Friday, January 10, 2025, the IRS issued several notices of proposed rulemaking impacting qualified retirement plans. One set of proposed rules adds to the SECURE 2.0 requirement...more
Employers with at least 25 employees in New Jersey that do not already offer a qualified retirement plan to employees must take action to facilitate the RetireReady NJ Retirement Savings Program (“RetireReady NJ”)....more
The ongoing Los Angeles, California, wildfires have caused widespread devastation, forcing residents to evacuate, and have destroyed homes and communities. President Joe Biden approved a Major Disaster Declaration in response...more
We hope you enjoyed the holidays and are settling back in refreshed and recharged for 2025. With a new year comes new rules; please find our thoughts on some of them below....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
A much-used but often confusing element of governmental retirement plans are “pick up plans,” where an employer pays -- or “picks up” -- an employee’s required contribution under the State’s public employment retirement...more
On behalf of the ESOPs & Employee Benefits team, we hope you’re enjoying the first days of Spring, when the longer days allow more time to ponder the ever-changing landscape of employee benefits compliance. Please find below...more
A question that almost always arises when we consult on correcting retirement plan errors is, “Can we use the DOL (Department of Labor) calculator to determine earnings?” Compared to the alternatives, the DOL calculator...more
What are the most important elements of estate and tax planning for US expatriates? Are you planning to move out of the United States? Are you a US taxpayer who lives and works outside of the country? What are some of the...more
The Secure 2.0 Act (Secure 2.0), a sweeping retirement bill included in Division T of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, was a major bipartisan accomplishment of the 117th Congress. The bill included 82 provisions...more
There has never been a better time for plan sponsors to prioritize reviewing and self-correcting eligible plan failures. SECURE 2.0, attached to the 2022 year-end Consolidated Appropriations Act, expands retirement savings...more
In last month’s 401(k) Compliance Check, we discussed the importance of developing (and maintaining) best practices for handling beneficiary designations. This month, we discuss one of the most common problems faced by 401(k)...more
As 2022 comes to an end, we are pleased to present our traditional End of Year Plan Sponsor “To Do” Lists. This year, we present our “To Do” Lists in four separate SW Benefits Updates. Part 1 covered health and welfare plan...more
To help employers properly administer their 401(k) plans, in 2022, Foley & Lardner LLP is authoring a series of monthly “401(k) Compliance Check” newsletters. This article includes some tips for drafting a best-in- class...more
To help employers properly administer their 401(k) plans, in 2022, Foley & Lardner LLP is authoring a series of monthly “401(k) Compliance Check” newsletters. This article discusses the IRS limits on 401(k) plan contributions...more
This Alert is a quick reminder for retirement plan sponsors to be aware of two deadlines at the end of this month. Restated Adoption Agreements for Pre-Approved Plans - Employers using pre-approved plan documents for...more