Susan Quintanar

Temporary Relief from the Physical Presence Requirement Is Scheduled to Expire after December 31, 2022

SUSAN QUINTANAR, November 10, 2022 In Notice 2022-27, the IRS extended (through December 31, 2022) the temporary relief from the requirement that participant elections under qualified plans be witnessed in the physical presence of a notary or plan representative, as set forth in Treas. Reg. 1.401(a)-21(d)(6)(i), including participant elections that require spousal consent. Unless the […]

Late Deposits — A Timely Topic

SUSAN QUINTANAR, December 2015 —  Plan sponsors need to remain attentive about ensuring that elective deferrals are deposited into their 401(k) plans on a timely basis. Plans may be subject to a higher risk for audit where late deposits are concerned, especially in those cases where there has been a pattern of recurring delinquent deposits […]