Contribution limits were announced by the IRS on October 9, 2026. These 2026 cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) affect contribution limits for various tax-advantaged accounts in Rev. Proc. 2025-32, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). 2026 Benefit Limits at a Glance: Health Care…
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The IRS has finalized key regulations under the SECURE 2.0 Act that will reshape how 401(k) catch-up contributions work, especially for high earners. These changes go into effect on January 1, 2026, and plan sponsors need to start preparing now. At…
Regulatory Update: A Major Shift in Direction The Department of Labor (DOL) issued Compliance Assistance Release No. 2025-01 on May 28, 2025, formally rescinding its 2022 guidance that urged plan fiduciaries to exercise “extreme care” when including cryptocurrency, or “crypto,”…
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The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), introduced as H.R. 1 in the 119th Congress and advanced through the budget reconciliation process pursuant to House Concurrent Resolution 14, was originally crafted as a sweeping legislative package encompassing tax, health, and social policy reforms. However, following…
Starting January 1, 2026, Highly Paid Individuals Must Make Their Catch-Up Contributions as Roth. The SECURE 2.0 Act impacts catch-up contributions for 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) plans. Participants who earned more than $145,000 in FICA wages in the year must…
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What’s in the Pipeline? Maybe you’ve heard about the One Big Beautiful Bill that includes some tax reforms? On May 22, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed “The One Big, Beautiful Bill,” a comprehensive tax reform package. While the…
Table of Contents Loan Collections Will Resume How Navia Can Help: A Full-Spectrum Education Benefit Solution Why Offer Student Loan Repayment Now? Employers Can Help Conclusion FAQs Loan Collections Will Resume The U.S. Department of Education announced that its Office…
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Much has been written about how Americans save and how about half do not save for retirement; however, highly compensated employees are often overlooked in this discussion because the assumption is that they will be simply fine—thank you very much.…
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Workplace benefits trends continually transform as organizations strive to meet the evolving needs of their workforce while navigating an increasingly complex business landscape. By embracing trends like Artificial Intelligence (AI), enhanced mental health initiatives, and innovative health and financial benefits,…
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced that California wildfire victims are now eligible for tax relief, including deadline extensions. The full details of this announcement are available here. This is good news for all Californians who have been significantly…
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