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The Senate Finance Committee Releases Its own Version of SECURE Act 2.0

July 4, 2022 | By Mark Nolan

The House released its own version of SECURE Act 2.0  (The Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022 (H.R. 2954))this past March.  On June 14, it was the Senate’s turn. The Senate Finance Committee has released an outline of its version of proposed SECURE Act 2.0 9(RISE & SHINE) Act). Both bills (House & Senate) […]

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SEC Charges Broker Dealer for Reg BI of Retirement Account Holders

June 23, 2022 | By Mark Nolan

On June 16, 2022 The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged Western International Securities, Inc. and five of its registered representatives, or brokers with violating Best Interest Obligation regulations (commonly referred to as Regulation Best Interest or Reg BI) when they recommended and sold an unrated, high-risk debt security known as L Bonds to retirees and other […]

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Department of Labor (DOL) Onboard for Rules Surrounding Cryptocurrency

June 20, 2022 | By Mark Nolan

Last Wednesday ( 6/15/2022) when speaking to the House committee Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh stated the DOL is open to a rule that would regulate cryptocurrency in retirement accounts. “We’re looking at potentially going through a rulemaking process moving forward on the industry as a whole, “ Walsh said. Walsh did not detail what […]

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Qualified Recognized Overseas Pensions Scheme (QROPS) Can’t be Transferred to an IRA or a 401k Including a Self-Directed Solo 401k

June 10, 2022 | By Mark Nolan

What is a Qualified Recognized Overseas Pensions Scheme (QROPS)? A QROPS is a pension arrangement sanctioned by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) agency and set up outside the United Kingdom (UK). It is used by individuals who permanently leave to the UK to take their pension savings with them to their new country of […]

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Prohibited to Use Solo 401k Funds as Security for a Personal Loan

June 10, 2022 | By Mark Nolan

The Internal Revenue Code (IRC) contains regulations including the prohibited transaction rules that apply to self-directed solo 401k plans. Violation of the prohibited transaction rules will result in taxes and penalties. The prohibited transaction rules are found in IRC Sec. 4975. One of the rules found in IRC Sec. 4975 is use of solo 401k […]

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The SECURE Act & the 2022 IRS Proposed RMD Regulations Results in The End of the Stretch IRA for Most Non-Spouse Beneficiaries

April 30, 2022 | By Mark Nolan

With the passage of the 2019 SECURE Act and the proposed regulations regarding RMDs that were published earlier this year in 2022,  the  so-called “stretch” IRA  has been officially eliminated in most cases when the beneficiary is not the spouse.  As a result, most non-spouse IRA beneficiaries are now required to empty their inherited IRAs […]

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Protecting America’s Retirement Security Act would Require Spousal Consent for making Distributions from 401k Plans including Solo 401k Plans

April 13, 2022 | By Mark Nolan

Introduced by Representative Lucy McBath (D-GA) on March 31, 2022, The Protecting America’s Retirement Security Act (H.R. 7310)  The legislation “takes important steps to help Americans plan and save for a dignified retirement,” said Committee Chairman Rep. Robert Scott (D-VA) in a press release. Spousal Protection The bill proposes fee disclosure improvements, increasing spousal protections, and automatic reenrollment for […]

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New IRS Beneficiary Distribution Rules For Solo 401k and IRAs Effective for 2022 & Later Years REG-105954-20 & SECURE Act

March 28, 2022 | By Mark Nolan

Last month (February 2022), the IRS finally published (see REG-105954-20) updated beneficiary distribution rules (the distribution rules for those who inherit IRAs, an d 401k plan funds including solo 401k). These rules replace the rules last published in 2002 and also encompass many of the provisions found in the SECURE Act of 2019 which then […]

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Crypto 401k Compliance Alert! DOL Cautions Employers to use “Extreme Care” Before Adding Crypto 401k Investment Option

March 10, 2022 | By George Blower

Crypto 401k Alert – DOL calls on employers to exercise “extreme care” before offering employees the option to invest their 401k funds in cryptocurrency.

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Transfer Tax-Exempt Pay for Serving in a Combat Zone Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) to a Self-Directed 401k (aka Roth Solo 401k)

February 23, 2022 | By Mark Nolan

Thrift Savings Plan (TPS) funds may be transferred to a self-directed solo 401k.  What is more, as long as the self-directed solo 401k plan allows for Roth solo 401k funds, contributions that were made to the Roth subaccount of TSP  from tax-exempt pay may be transferred to the Roth designated subaccount of the self-directed solo […]

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