Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Retirement News for Employers – Spring 2009 Edition

The IRS released Retirement News for Employers – Spring 2009 Edition. It contains the following articles:

  • Do You Have a Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan? Ahhh…Relief
  • New Federal Income Tax Withholding for Pensions
  • We're Glad You Asked!
  • Like What You are Reading?
  • Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee Is Looking for New Members
  • EPCRS Phone Forum – July 27, 2009
  • e-News for Small Businesses: A Time-Saver for You
  • Desk Side Chat…With Monika Templeman – Automatic Enrollment
  • Employee Plans Published Guidance
  • New on the Web
  • DOL News
  • Notice of Approval to Extend Form 5500 Filing
  • Mark Your Calendar
  • Timing Is Everything Flyer

Employee Plans News - Special Edition, May 2009

The IRS published Employee Plans News - Special Edition, May 2009:

Do You Have a Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan? Ahhh…Relief; New Federal Income Tax Withholding for Pensions

This Special Edition discusses the IRS proposed amendments, Suspension or Reduction of Safe Harbor Nonelective Contributions, published on May 18, 2009 and the optional federal income tax withholding procedures that can be used for pension income.

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Monday, May 18, 2009

Treasury Regulation [REG–115699–09] – Suspension or Reduction of Safe Harbor Nonelective Contributions

26 CFR Part 1

[REG–115699–09]

RIN:1545–BI64

Treasury Regulation [REG–115699–09] – Suspension or Reduction of Safe Harbor Nonelective Contributions

SUMMARY: This document contains proposed amendments to the regulations relating to certain cash or deferred arrangements and matching contributions under section 401(k) plans and section 403(b) plans. These regulations affect administrators of, employers maintaining, participants in, and beneficiaries of certain section 401(k) plans and section 403(b) plans.

DATES: Written or electronic comments must be received by August 17, 2009. Outlines of the topics to be discussed at the public hearing scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 2009, at 10 a.m. must be received by August 19, 2009.

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