Introduction

The SEBC provides a variety of legislative, technical and regulatory updates at both the Spring Fly-In meeting and the Annual Educational Conference. There are numerous sessions on each program to keep you aware of topical matters including the Legislative Committee's presentations of  current legislative activity at the meetings.

The following articles are available in the SEBC's library for your viewing or printing. Please note the age of article as indicated by the date it was added to the archive. To view an article, click on its name.

The Articles published on this Web site by the SEBC are intended to be for general informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Readers should contact their own attorneys and consultants to determine how laws, interpretations and illustrations apply to specific situations.

[January 2003]	Dispatches from the Front Lines of the Battle for HIPAA Privacy Compliance
[January 2003]	Substantially Equal Periodic Payments - One Time Switch
[January 2003]	IRS Issues Final Rules on Loans
[January 2003]	Sarbanes-Oxley Act Update
[September 2002]	Blackout Provisions of Sarbanes-Oxley Act Affecting 401(k) Plans
[September 2002]	EGTRRA State Tax Conformity Update
[September 2002]	IRS Permits Participant Choice Between Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Plan
[September 2002]	IRS Authorizes A New Type of Plan for Tax-Free Reimbursements of Medical Expenses
[September 2002]	IRS Revisions to Retirement Plan Correction Programs Rev. Proc. 2002-47
[September 2002]	Permanent Voluntary Fiduciary Compliance Program from the Department of Labor
[September 2002]	Relief for Late GUST Amendments
[September 2002]	Split Dollar Arrangements - The Times They Are A-Changing
[June 2002]	Deductibility of Expenses for Weight Loss Programs
[June 2002]	Issues Regarding Universal Availability of Catch-up Contributions in 401(k)Plans
[June 2002]	Technical Correction to Section 457 Definition of Compensation
[June 2002]	New Minimum Distribution Rules
[June 2002]	Reporting to IRS by Fringe Benefit Plans
[June 2002]	Proposed Privacy Regulations for Health Plans
[June 2002]	Temporary Funding Relief
[June 2002]	New Developments in the Voluntary Correction of Benefit Plan Fiduciary Violations
[June 2002]	Federal Agencies Announce a Coordinated Program for Correcting Delinquent Benefit Plan Filings
[June 2002]	Taxation of Frequent Flyer Miles - Announcement 2002-18
[April 2002]	IRS Clarification Notice 2002-4 Regarding Catch-up Contributions
[April 2002]	Further Extension of Remedial Amendment Period
[April 2002]	State Tax Law Issues With EGTRRA
[April 2002]	Investment Advice Bill
[April 2002]	Litigation Update
[April 2002]	COBRA and USERRA Continuation Coverage
[April 2002]	Cafeteria Plan Issues for Employees on Military Leave
[April 2002]	Selected Changes Under EGTRRA: New Model Rollover Notice
[April 2002]	Selected Changes Under EGTRRA: 401(k) Distribution Events
[April 2002]	Selected Changes Under EGTRRA: Hardship Distributions
[April 2002]	IRS Moves Toward Finalizing New Withholding Requirements for Statutory Stock Options
[April 2002]	IRS Explains Recent Changes in ESOP Deduction Rules
[October 2001]	When Company Stock Funds Lose Value
[October 2001]	Major Retirement Plan Provisions of 2001 Tax Bill
[October 2001]	EGTRRA: New Rules Affecting Government Retirement Plans
[October 2001]	IRS Limits on Benefits and Compensation
[July 2001]	IRS Announces Changes to Determination Letter Program
[July 2001]	Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001
[July 2001]	ESOP Stock Redemption Payments Are Not Deductible, IRS Rules
[July 2001]	IRS Clarifies Deadlines and Requirements for Qualified Plan Amendments
[April 2001]	Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System (EPRSC)
[April 2001]	Department of Labor's Position on Plan Expenses
[April 2001]	IRS Issues New Proposed Minimum Distribution Regulations
[April 2001]	Withholding on Stock Options
[April 2001]	Final Cafeteria Plan Regulations
[February 2001]	IRS Published New Fringe Benefit Guide
[February 2001]	PBGC Simplifies Premium Rules
[February 2001]	Pre-tax Salary Used for Transportation Benefits
[February 2001]	New Claims Procedures
[February 2001]	DOL Issues Final SPD Regulations
[February 2001]	Hunter versus Caliber Systems, Inc.