Coronavirus Hardship Withdrawals, Taxes and Your Retirement Plan Clients
Coronavirus-related withdrawals made in 2020 were a financial lifeline for some, but they could also turn into a major tax headache for others.
Wave of Coronavirus Hardship Distributions Still Building
Only 5% of respondents to a new survey have withdrawn from their retirement accounts, but another 7% said they plan to do so in the coming weeks.
Legislative and Judicial Actions
HSA inflation adjustment, 403(b) catch-up contributions, tax treatment under the CARES Act, and more.
Trends
Compliance
Extraordinary Measures
The SEC’s relief package helps advisers keep operating, while the CARES Act eases access to retirement savings.
Retirement Plan Contributions Allowed Under Paycheck Protection Program
While the text of the CARES Act generated some uncertainty, the Treasury Department has confirmed that the PPP offers help with employer contributions to retirement plans and toward health benefits for employees.