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Just a Minute! on Tax Expenditures and the 'Benefits Bargain'

President Katy Johnson describes the Council's annual calculation showing the underlying value of the tax incentives supporting employer-sponsored benefit plans.

 
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Treasury, IRS Provide New Trump Account Guidance on Automatic Enrollment, Contributions from Nonprofits

Treasury and the IRS have issued temporary and proposed regulations addressing the establishment of Trump accounts, including a new process for automatically enrolling eligible children.

 
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National Paid Leave Atlas: October 2026 Paid Family Leave Update

The Council’s interactive website tool for obtaining information on state and municipal paid family leave laws has been updated to reflect changes in nine jurisdictions.

 
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Council Urges Treasury, IRS to Address Employer Implementation Challenges for Trump Accounts

The Council submitted comments to Treasury and IRS on proposed regulations governing employer contributions to Trump Accounts and nondiscrimination requirements for DCAPs.

 
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Council Urges 9th Circuit to Uphold Lower Court Dismissal of Plan Forfeiture Lawsuit

With a retirement plan forfeiture lawsuit now on appeal, the Council has filed an amicus brief explaining why the case against the plan sponsor should be dismissed.

 
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Council Asks Treasury, IRS to Clarify Treatment of Tips, Roth Catch-Up Contributions

The Council asked Treasury/IRS to give retirement plan sponsors flexibility in determining which tipped employees are subject to the Roth catch-up limits.

 
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Just a Minute! on DOL's Recent Mental Health Parity Guidance

President Katy Johnson calls on employers to share their experiences with mental health parity requirements as we await the issuance of new proposed regulations

 
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Council Urges PBGC to Ensure Reporting Penalties Are Proportionate

The Council submitted comments on PBGC’s proposed framework for penalties related to failures to provide certain required notices and information.

 
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Council Supports Key Washington Saves Provisions, Seeks Additional Clarifications for Plan Sponsors

The Council commended recent changes to the rules governing Washington’s state-run retirement program, following the Council’s earlier recommendation that the program exempt employers that already offer a qualified retirement plan.

 
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Council, DOL, OMB Meet to Discuss Proposed 408(b)(2) Disclosure Rules

The Council encouraged DOL to finalize its regulations, while also recommending broadening the safe harbor to cover all welfare plans.

 
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Council Commends DOL Expansion of Electronic Disclosure Options for Health Plans

The Council encouraged DOL to finalize its regulations, while also recommending broadening the safe harbor to cover all welfare plans.

 
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House, Senate Approve ESOP Bill, Send Measure to President

Congress advanced a measure that would give plan fiduciaries clear statutory guidance for valuing non-publicly traded employer stock.

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Just a Minute!

Tax Expenditures and the ‘Benefits Bargain’

In this episode of Just a Minute!, Council President Katy Johnson describes the Council's annual calculation showing the true value of the tax incentives supporting employer-sponsored health and retirement benefit plans.

Upcoming Events

OCTOBER 2026

Plan Sponsor Regional Roundtable: Boston, MA
October 15, 2026

Plan Sponsor Regional Roundtable: New York City
October 16, 2026

Katy Johnson Remarks at MetLife's 2026 National Broker & Consultant Summit (Charleston, SC)
October 21, 2026

Global Benefits Committee Meeting
October 22, 2026

Katy Johnson Remarks at American Bar Association/Joint Committee on Employee Benefits National Institute on Health and Welfare Plans (Washington, DC)
October 26, 2026

Jim Klein Remarks at the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans Annual Meeting (New Orleans, LA)
October 26, 2026

Matt Muma Remarks at the In-House Benefits Counsel Network's Ninth National Forum (Washington, DC)
October 26, 2026

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