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IRS, Treasury solicit comments on governmental retirement plans

Peter Westerman | November 08, 2011

The IRS and the Department of Treasury are requesting comments on possible standards for determining if a retirement plan is a governmental plan under section 414(d) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Health care reform redefines the role of TPAs

Peter Westerman | November 01, 2011

How well suited TPAs are to handle the upcoming abundance of reporting and disclosure rules under health care reform?

IRS boosts maximum 401(k) contribution to $17,000

Peter Westerman | October 20, 2011

The Internal Revenue Service is boosting the maximum contribution that workers can make to their 401(k) pension plans without paying upfront taxes. The limit will rise to $17,000 next year.

Helping employees understand HDHPs

Peter Westerman | October 19, 2011

As employers look for ways to better control health care costs, many are turning more and more to high-deductible health plans.

Fidelity launches online IRA distribution, education center

Peter Westerman | October 06, 2011

Fidelity announced Thursday that it has launched a new Retirement Distribution Center on its website to help clients manage withdrawals from their IRAs.

Experts: Tax reforms won't improve retirement security

Peter Westerman | October 05, 2011

Two proposals to revamp the defined contribution plan system will only hurt Americans ability to save for retirement, according to industry experts. They also have the potential to dissuade plan sponsors, especially small businesses, from offering qualified defined contribution plans, which would reduce the number of people able to contribute...

Pros and cons of the FSA cap

Peter Westerman | September 28, 2011

As health care costs continue to grow, employers and employees alike are searching for ways to reduce the financial burdens they face, and many are turning to consumer-driven health plans that include flexible spending accounts.

Fiduciary rules would complicate retail investment business

Peter Westerman | September 28, 2011

When the Department of Labors Employee Benefits Security Administration re-proposes its fiduciary rules, it must take into account their effect on broker/dealers, plan sponsors, record keepers and plan auditors, says Jeleen Guttenberg, a partner in the law firm Bracewell & Giulianis Employee Benefits, ERISA, and Executive Compensation group.

Open MEPs good option for small, mid-size plan sponsors

Peter Westerman | September 27, 2011

Small- and mid-sized plan sponsors could benefit from the use of Open Multiple Employer Plans or MEPs, says law firm DrinkerBiddle.

IRS establishes church plan procedures

Allison Bell | September 23, 2011

Church plans will have to notify plan participants before asking the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to provide private letter rulings confirming the plans status.

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