Is the IRS about to change how retirement rollovers work? Yes. The new IRS rollover guidance in Notice 2026-49 proposes four sample rollover forms, a rollover identification number to protect participant PII, and future rules that could end paper rollover checks sent to participants. If you have ever tried to move a 401(k) to an…
What is the new IRS Saver’s Match, and how do I get it? The savers match is a federal 50% match on up to $2,000 of your qualified retirement contributions — worth up to $1,000 per year — deposited directly into your retirement account. It starts with 2027 contributions and the first payments arrive in…
Can I open and manage a Trump Account online? Yes. The IRS now lets taxpayers view and submit Trump Account elections directly inside their IRS Individual Online Account using Form 4547, Trump Account Election(s). A Trump Account is a new tax-advantaged account for a child under 18 with a valid Social Security number, created by…
Is the Social Security Direct Express card changing — and do you need to do anything? Yes, for one group. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is switching the financial agent that runs its Direct Express prepaid debit card program from Comerica Bank to Fifth Third Bank, following a merger of the two institutions. This affects…
