IRS Reviews Actuary Enrollment: Comments Welcome on Paperwork
Published Date: 3/17/2026
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Summary
The IRS wants your thoughts on how it collects info for enrolling and renewing actuaries who work with retirement plans under a big law from 1972. This is all about making sure the forms and rules are clear, useful, and not too much work. If you have ideas or concerns, speak up by May 18, 2026—this could affect how quickly and easily actuaries do their jobs, with no new fees announced.
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