Governmental Plans Updates
Governmental Plans Update - November 29, 2012
- Governmental plans can elect second Cycle E (instead of second Cycle C)
Sponsors of individually designed governmental plans may submit determination letter applications during the second Cycle E (February 1, 2015 - January 31, 2016)
- Amending governmental plans participating in group trusts
Explains which plans must amend to add the exclusive benefit requirements and the amendment deadline
Governmental Plans Update - April 18, 2012
Guidance on Normal Retirement Age Rules for Governmental Plans
Notice 2012-29 announces guidance under consideration that would affect NRA rules and extend the effective date of the 2007 regulations.
Governmental Plans Update - April 16, 2012
Register Now for the May 3 Governmental Plan Town Hall Meeting
Reserve your space now for the May 3, 2012, governmental plan town hall meeting in Cleveland, Ohio. Take advantage of this opportunity to provide your feedback on draft proposed standards for defining the term "governmental plan" under IRC section 414(d).
Governmental Plans Update - February 24, 2012
Meetings on Possible Governmental Plan Guidance
Two town hall meetings and one phone forum to discuss proposed drafts of the general guidance on possible standards for determining if a retirement plan is a governmental plan under IRC section 414(d).
Governmental Plans Update - February 6, 2012
Governmental and Indian Tribal Government Plans – Public Hearings
July 9 and 10 hearings will address two Advance Notices of Proposed Rulemaking
Governmental Plans Update - November 7, 2011
Request for Comments - Governmental Plans
IRS and Treasury solicit comments on possible standards for determining if a plan is a governmental plan under IRC section 414(d).
Governmental Plans Update - November 26, 2010
Governmental Retirement Plans - Determination Letters
Governmental retirement plans have until January 31, 2011, to file for a determination letter with the IRS.
Sign up to receive free e-mail updates about recent developments for governmental plans, defined in Internal Revenue Code section 414(d) as an IRC section 401(a) retirement plan established and maintained for its employees by the:
- the United States or its agency or instrumentality;
- a state or political subdivision, or their agency or instrumentality; or
- an Indian tribal government, its subdivision, or an agency or instrumentality of either, the participants of which plan(s) are employees of that entity substantially performing services essential to governmental functions, rather than commercial activities.
The Governmental Plans Updates, prepared jointly by the offices of Employee Plans, Federal, State, and Local Governments, and Indian Tribal Governments, are brief summaries with links to other materials available on IRS.gov about:
- EP, FSLG and ITG’s ongoing efforts to address the concerns of the governmental plans community and the unique issues that raise special challenges for governmental plans;
- and recent guidance for governmental plans
