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The Internal Revenue Service granted relief to those hit by the storm by making it easier for retirement plans to give loans and hardship distributions.

The agency will allow some Texas residents to file certain individual and business tax returns and make some tax payments as late as Jan. 31.

These two accounts are both funded with money that has already been taxed, but there are still important differences that clients need to know.

ERISA reporting must be filed by July 31 or an extension must be filed on the same date by employers to avoid penalties.

ERISA reporting must be filed by July 31 or an extension must be filed on the same date by employers to avoid penalties.

An IPS is a key part of the fiduciary compliance process and should clearly state roles and responsibilities.

Industry leaders share more on these important documents required by the federal government for most employee benefit plans with more than 100 participants.

Changes may be imminent for the Affordable Care Act but provisions continue to emerge amid the debate for a new plan, say attorneys Jean Hemphill and Edward Leeds.

From expected changes to the ACA, to the embrace of wellness programs to the launch of new private exchanges, it’s been a busy 12 months.

Enrollment in hospital indemnity, critical illness and accident products can impact the ability of an individual enrolled in a qualified HDHP plan to contribute to a health savings account.