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2020 Retirement Plan Limits Announced:

On November 6, 2019, via Notice 2019-59, the IRS announced the effect of cost-of-living adjustments on certain 2020 dollar limits for various retirement…
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Year-End Reminders for Qualified Defined Contribution Plans:

As the end of 2019 quickly approaches, retirement plan sponsors should promptly consider several important potential tasks. Examples include the following: December 1…
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DOL Issues Proposed Regulations Addressing Electronic Delivery of Certain Participant Disclosures:

On October 23, 2019, the DOL published eagerly-awaited guidance. The guidance, in the form of a proposed regulation, deals with an area that…
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IRS Publishes Final Regulations Regarding Hardship Distributions:

On September 23, 2019, the IRS published final regulations governing financial hardship distributions from 401(k) plans and 403(b) plans. As background, while a…
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