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Guidance Update Safe Harbors Internal Revenue Service

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IRS Updates PTC and ITC Domestic Content Bonus Guidance

On May 16, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued further guidance (Notice 2024-41, the Additional Notice) intended to provide clarity and certainty surrounding the domestic content1 bonus credit by (among other...more

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Tighter Margins: IRS Makes It More Difficult to Meet ACA Affordability Safe Harbors in 2024

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We have reported previously on the importance of understanding the coverage and reporting rules of the Affordable Care Act.  In particular, Code Section 4980H imposes penalties on large employers for failure to offer minimum...more

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BCLP Benefits Q3 2020 Newsletter: IRS, DOL, and PBGC Guidance

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In this edition of our newsletter, we have summarized key third quarter guidance from the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS"), Department of Labor ("DOL"), and Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation ("PBGC"). As we look back on...more

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BCLP Benefits Mid-Year 2020 Newsletter: Q2 2020 COVID-19 and Additional Regulatory Guidance

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In the second quarter of 2020, we have seen employers faced with continued challenges as they manage the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their businesses and begin the process of returning to normal operations. The flurry...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

IRS Provides Additional Guidance for CARES Act Retirement Plan Loans and Distributions

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On June 19, 2020, the IRS issued Notice 2020-50 (the “Notice”), which provides additional guidance regarding coronavirus distributions and loans from qualified retirement plans under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

IRS issues updated guidance on safe harbor notices for eligible rollover distributions

On September 18, 2018, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Notice 2018-74, which updated the safe harbor guidance that employers may use to comply with the notice requirements under section 402(f) of the Internal...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

The IRS Provides Updated Guidance on Hardship Distributions

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued updated audit guidelines for its agents regarding the substantiation requirements for hardship withdrawals from 401(k) and 403(b) plans. This guidance is welcome news for...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

IRS Updates Beginning of Construction Guidance for Renewable Energy Tax Credits Extended by PATH Act

On May 5, 2016, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2016-31, which updates prior guidance regarding the beginning of construction requirement for IRC sections 45 and 48 renewable energy tax credits following...more

McDermott Will & Emery

DOL Clarifies Fiduciary Duties for Defined Contribution Plan Sponsors Offering Annuity Contracts

The availability of annuity options under defined contribution plans has increased in recent years due to the shift from defined benefit to defined contribution plans. Fiduciaries, however, are often concerned with potential...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

IRS Updates Special Tax Notice for Retirement Plans

The Internal Revenue Service has issued Notice 2014-74, updating its safe harbor model notices for use by qualified retirement plans to satisfy the special tax notice requirement under Section 402(f) of the Internal Revenue...more

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