401(k)

The institute is asking the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service for greater clarity in their proposed regulations for the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022.

Financial advisors and other industry professionals will be integral in boosting those generations' nest eggs by double digits through a Secure 2.0 provision.

The proposed regulations involve provisions of the SECURE 2.0 Act, including auto enrollment in 401(k) and 403(b) plans, and the Roth IRA catchup rule.

The SECURE 2.0 Act contained changes to traditional and Roth individual retirement accounts and 401(k) plans that are being phased in over several years.

The IRS introduced changes to certain contribution limits to 401(k) and retirement plans for 2025, while some limits will remain the same.

The adjustments reflect how inflation is slowing down and upcoming changes to the rules based on the Secure 2.0 Act and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

The amount individuals can contribute to 401(k)s in 2025 has increased by $500 to $23,500, but the IRA limit remains $7,000.

Many plan participants told the U.S. Government Accountability Office they didn't understand their four main options — or the potential tax consequences.

The IRS and Labor Department issued guidance on the new savings vehicles, but financial advisors and other wealth management professionals have questions.

Retirement plan sponsors and advisers receive guidance from the IRS on how to legally incentivize plan participation.