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Useful Information from 2022 Webinars- Part 2

Money Talk

Tax Planning - Until 12/31/25, taxes are “on sale.” Nobody has a crystal ball, but we know that tax rates will rise starting in 2026 when the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expires. There are only two ways to reduce taxes: 1. When the government lowers tax rates. Make less income and 2.

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Useful Information “Nuggets” From 2023 Webinars

Money Talk

Tax Uncertainty - The tax code is written in pencil. Income taxes are headed higher in 2026 if Congress does not pass a new tax law and the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expires. This adds a sense of urgency to tax planning strategies such as Roth IRA conversions.

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IRS Provides Transition Period for SECURE 2.0 Act Roth Requirement

PayrollOrg

The IRS has announced an administrative transition period to extend until 2026 the new requirement that additional elective deferrals made by higher-income participants in retirement plans be designated as after-tax Roth contributions.

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Government maintains national insurance contributions freeze

Employee Benefits

In addition, the employment allowance will be retained at a higher level of £5,000 until March 2026. “A lower tax regime keeps unemployment low, maximises government receipts through income tax and corporation tax. .

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Top tips for managing the cost of company car schemes

Employee Benefits

As well as tax savings, EVs can be cheaper to run and maintain, with used cars also a cost-effective option. Educate on tax savings Employers can educate staff about how the tax savings that come with a salary sacrifice electric vehicle (EV) work. This will then change to 3% in 2025/26, 4% in 2026/27, and 5% in 2027/28.”

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IRS Offers Two-Year Transition Period to Implement SECURE 2.0 Roth Catch-Up Requirement

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

starting January 1, 2024, all catch-up contributions made by participants with more than $145,000 in FICA wages from the employer maintaining the plan in the prior calendar year are required to be made on a Roth basis ( i.e. , after-tax). Under SECURE 2.0,

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IRS Delays Roth Catch-Up Contribution Requirement

Snell & Wilmer Benefits

requirement that certain catch-up contributions to 401(k) and similar defined contribution plans be made on an after-tax Roth basis. requirement applies for tax years beginning after December 31, 2023. Notice 2023-62 addresses these concerns by giving plan sponsors until January 1, 2026 to implement the SECURE 2.0 This SECURE 2.0

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