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February 17, 2005 - SUPPLEMENTAL
Text of IRS Rev. Proc. 2005-16: Procedures for Approval of M&P, Volume Submitter Plans (PDF)
40 pages. Excerpt: "The revenue procedure revises the existing procedures to eliminate several of the differences between the M&P and VS programs while maintaining the distinctive features of each program.... [T]he Service will accept applications for opinion and advisory letters beginning February 17, 2005, for defined contribution preapproved plans that take into account the requirements of [EGTRRA] ..." (Internal Revenue Service)
Text of IRS Employee Plans News: Improved M&P, Volume Submitter Plan Program Open for Business (PDF)
2 pages. Excerpt: "The IRS has just released Rev. Proc. 2005-16, announcing that it is accepting applications for opinion and advisory letters for defined contribution pre-approved plans (Master & Prototype (M&P) and Volume Submitter (VS) plans) that take into account the requirements of EGTRRA, and other changes in qualification requirements and guidance. The submission period for these plans ends on January 31, 2006." (Internal Revenue Service)
Newly Posted Events
2005 HIPAA Security Seminar for Employers
in California on March 8, 2005
presented by ArlenGroup
College for Advanced Management of Health Benefits
in Arizona on April 11, 2005
presented by National Business Coalition on Health
NBCH’s Tenth Annual Conference -- The Roadmap for Improving Health Care in America: Measuring, Reporting and Rewarding Performance
in Arizona on November 13, 2005
presented by National Business Coalition on Health
Newly Posted Press Releases
Medicare Will Reach A Cliff Years Before Social Security
(Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI))
Newly Posted or Renewed Job Openings
Plan Administrator
for Weaver Partners, Inc.
in ANY STATE
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