The SECURE Act 2.0, short for Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement, is a continuation and expansion of the retirement efforts that began with the original SECURE Act of 2019.

The IRS’s new proposed guidance provides more clarity on how forfeitures are allowed to be used and places responsibility on employers to manage forfeitures more proactively. Whether you sponsor a 401(k), a pension plan, or both, now is the time to revisit your forfeiture procedures and ensure full compliance before the end of 2025.

The Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program (VFCP) is a long-standing initiative by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) that allows plan sponsors and fiduciaries to voluntarily correct certain violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) without facing enforcement action or civil penalties.

When ASC 842 was first adopted, many companies felt relief once the initial recognition, accounting, and disclosures were complete. However, compliance does not end there. Companies must remain alert to identify and properly account for new leases as well as changes to existing leases.

With recent updates to IRS Publication 3891, taxpayers in certain states must now mail payments and filings for 1040-ES, 1040-V, and Form 941 to a new mailing address. 

While many plan sponsors and employers may never encounter the need to file it, understanding when it applies is critical to maintaining compliance and avoiding costly penalties.