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Be prepared for HIPAA audits
February 1, 2012
Most employers have become accustomed to the IRS and Department of Labor periodically auditing their qualified retirement...
Maintaining status takes planning
December 1, 2011
Prior to 2006, employers were required to submit determination letter requests to the IRS during certain periods. These...
Post-acquisition benefit plans pose challenges
October 1, 2011
Acquisitions often occur for different reasons: Sometimes a company is looking to expand within its market sector; other...
Counting participants for reporting purposes sounds simple, but rules can be tricky
August 1, 2011
Employers maintaining qualified retirement plans are generally required to file an annual Form 5500 regardless of the number...
When is ERISA preemption permitted? Beneficiary designation forms can cause headaches for benefits administrators
June 1, 2011
Benefit administrators, 401(k) vendors, recordkeepers and benefits professionals regularly recommend that participants in...
Three retirement options for employees in Puerto Rico: Pros and cons
April 1, 2011
Many U.S. employers maintain operations in Puerto Rico. Employees frequently are hired in Puerto Rico, and some employees are...
Employers should review severance plans in light of IRS guidance
February 1, 2011
Most employers are aware that Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code requires all forms of nonqualified deferred...
Transfers to, from foreign countries raise retirement and tax issues
December 1, 2010
In the current global economy, many employers are faced with difficult questions regarding foreign transfers.
The check's in the mail: Considerations when deciding what to do with settlement money from SEC, mutual fund agreements
November 1, 2010
In recent years, the Securities and Exchange Commission has been aggressively taking action against various mutual fund...
Getting it free is nice, but not as important as getting it right
October 1, 2010
Most employers have a hard enough time ensuring that their qualified retirement plans are properly documented, with amendments...
