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IRS Issues Deadline Relief for Louisiana Storm Victims
The IRS has issued a news release announcing the postponement of certain tax-related deadlines for Louisiana victims of severe storms and flooding. The tax relief…
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Bill Would Double IRA Contribution Limit for Those Without Retirement Plan Access
Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) has introduced the Increasing Retirement Amount Act to allow individuals without access to a workplace retirement plan to save more for…
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SECURE Act Video Series: IRA Amendments
Ascensus is excited to present the SECURE Act Video Series. This multi-video series will provide a snapshot of retirement-related SECURE Act provisions, included in the…
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Enhancing Emergency and Retirement Savings Act Introduced
Senator James Lankford (R-OK) and Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) have introduced the Enhancing Emergency and Retirement Savings Act of 2021 to provide flexibility and access…
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IRS Issues Deadline Relief for West Virginia Storm Victims
The IRS has issued a news release announcing the postponement of certain tax-related deadlines for West Virginia victims of severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and…
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IRS Issues Revised 2020 Publication 590-B
The IRS has issued a revised 2020 Publication 590-B, Distributions from Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs), intended to clarify the application of required minimum distribution (RMD)…
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Ascensus Appoints New Regional Vice President
Frank Castellvi Joins Retirement Plan Sales Team to Support Financial Advisors and Their Clients in the East Territory Ascensus—whose technology and expertise help millions of…
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Executive Order Includes Review of ESG Factors in Retirement Plans
Last week, President Biden issued an Executive Order on Climate-Related Financial Risk, which includes a directive to the Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary to consider…
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Retirement Security and Savings Act Re-Introduced
Senators Rob Portman (R-OH), and Ben Cardin (D-MD), have introduced the Retirement Security and Savings Act of 2021, legislation that was last introduced in 2019….
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Smaller Sequel to SECURE Act Re-Introduced in Senate
Senator Charles Grassley (R-IA), along with co-sponsors Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and James Lankford (R-OK), have re-introduced the Improving Access to Retirement Savings Act. The bill…