IRS Begs for Feedback on Retirement Plan Approval Forms
Published Date: 3/31/2025
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The IRS wants your thoughts on their online forms for pre-approved retirement plans to make things easier and cut down on paperwork. If you handle these plans, this is your chance to help shape the process. No big money changes yet, but your feedback could speed up approvals and save time!
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IRS Seeks Comments on Pre‑Approved Plan Forms
The IRS is asking the public to comment on online applications for pre‑approved retirement plans—specifically Forms 4461, 4461‑A, 4461‑B, and 4461‑C—under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The goal is to make the application process easier and cut down on paperwork, which could speed approvals and save time for people and organizations that handle these plans.
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