The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, passed in December 2019, includes many bi-partisan reforms that increase access to workplace plans and expand retirement savings. The retirement legislation includes policy changes that will impact defined contribution (DC) plans, defined benefit (DB) plans, individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and 529 plans.
These FAQs provide an initial overview of some of the key changes outlined in the act. A number of these provisions will be subject to interpretations from the Internal Revenue Service or other authorities. As always, you should consult with your personal tax advisor regarding your own situation.