IRS Asks for Feedback on Simplifying Church Plan Forms
Published Date: 4/17/2025
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Summary
The IRS wants your thoughts on how it collects info about special church plans, aiming to make paperwork easier for everyone. This affects churches and organizations dealing with these plans, and your feedback can help shape clearer, simpler rules. Don’t miss the chance to weigh in before the deadline and help save time and hassle!
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IRS Seeks Comments on Church Plan Notices
The IRS is asking the public to comment on reporting requirements for notices about certain church-plan clarifications under section 336 of the PATH Act. This request is part of the IRS’s effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and affects churches and organizations that administer these plans.
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