Cash balance plans: an overview

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The author discusses cash balance employee benefit plans which have replaced defined benefit plans and which are the subject of political controversy. The discussion includes explanations of plan structure, advantages and disadvantages, taxation issues, government involvement, and litigation.

Author: Drigotas, Elizabeth E.
Publisher: Bureau of National Affairs, Inc.
Publication Name: Tax Management Compensation Planning Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0747-8607
Year: 2000
Planning, Defined benefit plans

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DOL's final rule on insurance company general accounts: how much does it resolve?

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The author discusses U.S. Dept. of Labor regulations concerning insurance companies which issued policies to ERISA plans prior to 1999. The regulations define a safe harbor where general accounts are not treated as holding "plan assets".

Author: Shore, Linda K.
Publisher: Bureau of National Affairs, Inc.
Publication Name: Tax Management Compensation Planning Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0747-8607
Year: 2000
Insurance industry

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IRS clarifes proposed regulations on accepting rollovers and finalizes ERISA s. 204(h) regulations

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The IRS has issued regulations which provide rules regarding qualified retirement plan rollovers and ERISA section 204(h) notice requirements for benefit accrual reductions. The regulations include clarification of rollover notice procedures and standards for disqualification. Simplified plan notice procedures under section 204(h) are provided for plans required to follow minimum funding standards.

Publisher: Bureau of National Affairs, Inc.
Publication Name: Tax Management Compensation Planning Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0747-8607
Year: 1999
Tax administration and procedure, Tax administration, Rollovers (Finance)

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Subjects list: United States, Laws, regulations and rules, Human resource management, Pension funds, Employee benefits
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