The IRS announced cost of living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for employer plans for tax year 2019. The IRS issued technical guidance detailing these items in Notice 2018-83, in addition to previous guidance in Rev. Proc. 2018-30. Many, but not all, of the limitations will change because the increase in the cost-of-living index met the …
Buyers Beware: Sixth Circuit Holds That Asset Purchaser Can Be Sued for Predecessor’s Unpaid Pension Liability
In a typical asset sale transaction, the purchaser takes great care to disclaim any responsibility for the seller’s business debts. When the seller is a sponsor of a defined benefit pension plan, this typically includes a disclaimer for any pension liability (e.g., unpaid plan contributions, PBGC premiums, and liability upon plan termination). The purchaser will …
IRS Releases Draft W-4 to Comply with Tax Law Changes: Four Things Employers Need to Know Now
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) has created many changes for individuals and employers, including the way that employers calculate wage withholding for their employees. Employers need to be aware of the new methodologies for calculating individual income tax withholding, and need to prepare for the use of new forms. To that end, the …
SPD v. Plan Document: Who Wins?
Conflicts between a benefit plan Summary Plan Description and a plan document are an ever-present concern for plan sponsors. An aggrieved participant who relies on SPD language will often pursue a claim for benefits even though he/she is not entitled to the benefit under the plain terms of the plan document. This problem is illustrated …