Long-awaited guidance on Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”), has finally arrived. On August 21, 2018, the IRS issued Notice 2018-68, which provides guidance on certain changes made to Section 162(m) by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”). The guidance is limited to (a) the identification of covered employees and (b) the so-called “Grandfather Rule.” The Notice does not address all of the issues raised by the Act’s changes to Section 162(m) and it makes clear that the Grandfather Rule will be narrowly interpreted. The guidance is effective for tax years ending on or after September 10, 2018 and will be incorporated into future regulations. The material provisions of the guidance are summarized below.
Continue Reading Guidance on Section 162(m) Modifications—A Not So Benevolent Grandfather and Details About Covered Employees are Uncovered
IRS Changes Course Again on HSAs
In welcome news, the IRS reversed its course on the maximum annual health savings account contribution for a family with high deductible health coverage. As you may recall, the IRS
initially set the maximum 2018 HSA contribution for family coverage at $6,900. In March 2018, the IRS lowered that maximum to $6,850. Via Rev. Proc.
HSA Holders Beware: Reduction to Contribution Limits Effective Immediately
On March 5, 2018, the IRS announced adjustments – effective immediately – to various annual limitations already in place for 2018. One such adjustment is to the maximum annual health savings account contribution for a family with high deductible health coverage. Previously set at $6,900 for 2018, the IRS has lowered the limit to $6,850,
Impact of Recent Legislation on 401(k) Hardship Withdrawals
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Tax Act) did not directly modify the rules governing hardship withdrawals from 401(k) plans. However, one change enacted by the Tax Act does necessitate a careful review of 401(k) plan hardship withdrawal language and could impact the administration of hardship withdrawal requests. Further, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018,
The Tax Reform Duels Continue….
Although not quite as entertaining as the intrigue in Game of Thrones or Hamilton, the House and Senate have continued their dueling ways with respect to tax reform. The most recent salvo came from the Senate in the form of a Joint Committee on Taxation, Description of the Chairman’s Modification to the Chairman’s mark of