Illustration of qualified long-term care distributions under SECURE 2.0 section 334 and IRS Notice 2026-33 — penalty-free 401(k) money for LTC insurance premiums up to $2,600
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Penalty-Free 401(k) for LTC Insurance: Notice 2026-33 Guide

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Can you use 401(k) money to pay long-term care insurance premiums without the 10% penalty? Yes — within limits. Under SECURE 2.0 Act §334 (effective for distributions after December 29, 2025), a defined contribution plan may permit “qualified long-term care distributions” under new IRC §401(a)(39). The annual cap is the LEAST of: (1) the amount…

Illustration of late May 2026 federal tax roundup — JCT OBBBA report, Treasury IRS guidance T.D. 10048 and Notice 2026-33, House tax bills, and Tax Court section 6038(b) rulings
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Federal Tax Roundup Late May 2026: OBBBA, IRS Guidance, Courts

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What are the most important federal tax developments from late May 2026? Four stand out. (1) The Joint Committee on Taxation released a 341-page provision-by-provision report on the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA, P.L. 119-21) and flagged 10 provisions that may need technical correction. (2) Treasury and the IRS issued new guidance — final…