Notices for defined contribution plans *

USA - November 28 2012
Plan administrators should review what actions need to be taken before the end of 2012 and focus on what to expect for 2013.

Co-authors: Craig L. Rascoe, Brydon M. DeWitt.

---

Benefit limits and contributions for 2013 *

USA - October 19 2012
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue has adjusted the dollar limitations for benefits and contributions that apply to retirement plans.

---

Matching contribution feature subjects 403(b) plan to ERISA *

USA - July 9 2012
Tax-exempt entities that sponsor IRC Section 403(b) plans typically operate their plans to avoid the application of ERISA.

Co-authors: Nona K. Massengill.

---

Benefit limits and contributions for 2012 *

USA - October 20 2011
The Commissioner of the Internal Revenue has adjusted the dollar limitations for benefits and contributions that apply to retirement plans. 

---

DOL delays fee disclosure effective dates *

USA - July 19 2011
The Department of Labor (DOL) has given service providers more time to comply with the fiduciary-level fee disclosure rules and plan sponsors more time to furnish the initial disclosures under the participant-level disclosure rules.

---