Archive for January, 2011
ASPPA Requests Clarity on Definition of Fiduciary
Brian Graff, Executive Director/CEO of ASPPA asks for enhanced disclosure & guidance to protect plan sponsors & participants in response to a call for comments by DOL on changes to the definition of “fiduciary” under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).
ASPPA Requests Changes to IRS Hybrid Regulations
ASPPA President Thomas J. Finnegan testifies regarding additional rules for Hybrid Retirement plans (26 CFR Part 1 §REG 132554–08) on behalf of ASPPA and the ASPPA College of Pension Actuaries (ACOPA) before a hearing at the IRS.
NTSAA Hosts Annual Conference for 403(b) Plan Professionals
The conference of the National Tax Sheltered Accounts Association (NTSAA) brings retirement professionals and government officials together to discuss regulatory, legislative, and administrative issues in the 403(b) and 457 plans marketplace
ASPPA Sponsors Los Angeles Benefits Conference
Retirement professionals and government officials meet to discuss regulatory, legislative, and administrative issues in the retirement arena
ASPPA Welcomes IRS Clarification on PTIN Registration
PTIN Not Required for Tax Preparers Filing Form 5500
– Craig P. Hoffman, General Counsel at ASPPA, responds to IRS Notice 2011-6 which offers guidance for tax preparers under the new IRS Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) registration system.
