Seyfarth Synopsis: The IRS has extended the remote notarization relief that gives plans and participants greater flexibility for participant elections, including spousal 
consents, that must be signed in person and witnessed by a notary or plan representative in order to be valid. The IRS has also requested comments on this relief, including comments as to
Upcoming Webinar! “Navigating a New Landscape: Post-COVID Retirement Plan Design and Administrative Issues”
Thursday, October 8, 2020
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Central
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12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Pacific
COVID-19 has changed the landscape of retirement readiness for many employees. Employees have been furloughed or lost jobs and plan account balances have been negatively
Webinar: Seyfarth, Moss Adams, and Northwest Plan Services Present “A Guide to Implementing the CARES Act and More: Relief for Employers and Retirement Plans Explained”
As we all are aware, the global pandemic is a force to be reckoned with. Life as we now know it looks completely different than what we had expected a mere few months ago. Nowhere is this more evident than in the financial fortunes of US companies and workers. In response, Congress passed the Coronavirus
Plop, Plop, Fizz, Fizz – Relief For Safe Harbor Plans Reducing or Suspending Contributions in 2020
Seyfarth Synopsis: Due to the significant economic impact of COVID-19 on businesses, many plan sponsors would like to reduce or suspend contributions to safe harbor 401(k) plans this year. Normally, mid-year changes to safe harbor contributions can only be made in narrow circumstances. In response to employer requests for relief, the IRS has issued Notice
I’m Ready for My Close-Up, Mr. DeMille; the IRS Now Permits Remote Witnessing of Participant Elections
Seyfarth Synopsis: In response to immediate requests from participants for tax-favored coronavirus-related distributions (“CV Distributions”) and loans, as described in more detail in our prior post, and participants who want to begin pension benefits, the IRS has issued Notice 2020-42, which provides temporary relief from the physical presence requirement for any participant election that