Upcoming Compliance Deadlines for Feb-April Calendar-Year Plans

February 28 IRS Form 1099-R Copy A – Deadline to submit Form 1099-R Copy A to the IRS for participants and beneficiaries who received a distribution or a deemed distribution during the prior plan year. This deadline applies to scannable paper filings. For electronic...

Which Bond is Best?

Retirement plans can be covered by three types of bonds: fidelity bonds, fiduciary bonds and cyber bonds. As a plan sponsor, you will be asked for the fidelity bond coverage amount during the year-end data collection process because the amount is reported on the...

Lost but Not Forgotten

On December 27, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) launched the Retirement Savings Lost and Found Database of terminated participants who still have a benefit in a qualified retirement plan and are at least age 65. While the database is now active and available for...

Keep on Talkin’

When it comes to your retirement plan, keeping your participants engaged is a must. Not only is providing participants with enrollment opportunities in a timely manner critical to keeping your plan in compliance, it is also an important step in their retirement...

Mastering the Art of Distributing Participant Notices

Over the years, regulatory bodies like the DOL and IRS have provided clarity on plan sponsor obligations regarding participant notice delivery. These responsibilities are critical for maintaining transparency and regulatory adherence. Some recordkeepers may offer...