Tag: 403(b)
IRS Adds Help to Form 990-EZ for Tax-Exempts
The form is important for tax-exempt organizations to file, not only to remain exempt, but to qualify to sponsor 403(b) plans.
Agencies Say Church Plan Interpretation Deserves Deference
“If there were any doubt about the best interpretation of the church-plan definition, it would be resolved by the position adopted and consistently applied by the IRS, DOL,...
Trends, Regulations Could Affect Not-for-Profit Health Care Investments
Mercer suggests not-for-profit health care organizations keep an eye of 403(b) lawsuits, ACA regulations and DB funding, among other things, when making investment decisions in 2017.
Last Day of 403(b) Remedial Amendment Period Announced
The last day of the remedial amendment period for 403(b) plans is March 31, 2020.
403(b)s More Likely to Offer In-Plan Income Products
The 2016 PLANSPONSOR DC survey also found 403(b) plans are also more likely than other DC plans to offer systematic distribution options in their plans.
Fee Litigation Targets Multiple Retirement Plans at Health System
Plaintiffs suggest their employer should have allowed a single recordkeeper to service its traditional DC plan and its 403(b)—and that it paid excessive fees by paying for distinct...
Expect More Varied ERISA Litigation in 2017
Aside from traditional allegations of excessive fees and mismanagement of company stock, ERISA litigation in 2016 included challenges to fund types, fiduciary processes and provider arrangements; expect more...
K-12 403(b) Model Needs a Mix of Old and New
K-12 403(b) plan participants have long enjoyed the personal touch of meeting with advisers one-on-one, but plan sponsors could use a nudge in using lower-cost investment options.
403(b)s Rethinking Adviser Choices Due to DOL Fiduciary Rule
A new survey by the PSCA also found that more than half of 403(b) plan sponsors expect to make no change in light of the fiduciary rule scheduled...
'Church Plan' Cases to Be Heard by Supreme Court
The cases for which petitions for writs of certiorari were granted include Dignity Health v. Rollins, Saint Peter’s Healthcare System v. Kaplan and Advocate Health Care Network v....
Voya Facing Lawsuit Over Stable Value Funds
A 403(b) plan participant is claiming that Voya set crediting rates for stable value funds lower than rates of return in order to make a profit.
Educational Resources Offered to Retirement Plan Sponsors by IRS
The agency announced the availability of “Issue Snapshots” about tax-related issues for retirement plan practitioners.
Advisory Firm Opens to Guide University Employees
In addition to offering retirement-guidance to university employees, Provizr also offers an automated portfolio-management option.
NTSA Adopts Policy to Apply Fiduciary Rule to Governmental 403bs
“This policy is in keeping with NTSA’s long-standing support for effective and clear disclosure of fees, compensation and alternatives within 403(b) plans,” says NTSA Executive Director Chris DeGrassi.
IRS Announces 2017 Limitations for Retirement Plans
The deferral limit for defined contribution plan participants remains unchanged at $18,000.
Settlement Reached for Providence Health Church Plan Challenge
The health system agreed to pay more than $350 million to settle a lawsuit challenging its pension plan's church plan status under ERISA.
PLANSPONSOR Retirement Plan Sponsor of the Year Deadline Approaches
This is a friendly reminder that 2017 PLANSPONSOR Retirement Plan Sponsor of the Year nomination forms are still available. Don't wait to nominate—time is running out!
Updates on IRS Compliance Projects
The IRS released results on two completed projects and announce a new one.
403(b) Requirements Will Be Covered in IRS Webcast
Attendees will learn about hours of service; changes in employee status; student participation; and other 403(b) rules.