Participants in eligible employer retirement plans, such as 401(k) plans, can choose to make salary-reduction contributions to their accounts. These salary deferrals, as the IRS...

Participants in eligible employer retirement plans, such as 401(k) plans, can choose to make salary-reduction contributions to their accounts. These salary deferrals, as the IRS...
The IRS has just released final regulations on required minimum distributions (RMDs) from qualified plans and traditional IRAs. The much-anticipated final regs provide guidance...
When companies depend on overtime to meet productivity goals, they can't ignore or minimize the stress and disruptions it causes in their workers' lives. The risks -- especially...
An IRA can be a valuable tool in anyone's retirement and estate planning toolbox. But what if you're not satisfied with your investment options or portfolio performance? One...
You've been planning and saving for decades, and now retirement is looming on the horizon. As the time to implement your retirement plan approaches, there are a variety of things...
When tragedy strikes in a family--in the form of a death or severe disability--people are overcome with emotional stress, be it grief, sorrow or the fear of how it will affect...
The IRS recently announced the launch of a new multistage regulatory initiative intended to close what it calls a "major tax loophole exploited by large, complex partnerships."...
If you requested an extension for your 2023 federal income tax return, you have until six months from the original due date — October 15, 2024, to be exact — to wrap things up....
If you're a contractor, manufacturer or another type of business that deals with hazardous materials, you're probably already mindful of the legal and practical steps you need to...
The traditional 401(k) plan is the most popular qualified retirement plan in the United States. As of March 31, 2024, Americans held $7.8 trillion dollars in 401(k) plans (out of...