Seyfarth Synopsis: New rules change the method of counting participants for Form 5500 purposes, possibly both eliminating audits and allowing use of the abbreviated Form 5500-SF.
On February 23, 2023, the Department of Labor released its changes to the 2023 Form 5500 filing instructions. Among the changes was a modification of the participant counting
Seyfarth Synopsis: New IRS guidance suggest that many NFTs may be considered “collectibles,” causing concerns for IRAs and individually-directed accounts under a tax-qualified plan.
On March 21, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2023-27, announcing that the Treasury Department and the IRS intend to issue guidance with respect to the treatment
Seyfarth Synopsis: New SEC rules aiming to curb insider trading by directors and officers of public companies took effect on February 27, 2023.
On December 14, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted by unanimous vote: (1) final amendments to Rule 10b5-1 (17 CFR § 240.10b5-1) under the Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange
Seyfarth Synopsis: New York City has joined the growing list of jurisdictions to establish a mandatory auto-IRA retirement savings program for private sector employers who do not offer employees access to a retirement plan. By doing so, it becomes part of the trend to provide the opportunity for employees who do not have access to