2020-01-13 When Bad Things Happen Penalties and Disqualification

This week we look at:

• A look at the interaction of qualified plans and post-70 ½ deductible IRA contributions under the SECURE Act.

• A date change in the final version of the SECURE Act related to the kiddie tax.

• An ESOP is found to be disqualified from inception due to both issues in its plan document and in operation of the plan.

• IRS announces e-file start dates, with business returns now being accepted.

• Two cases look at the timing of the required IRS supervisor review of proposed penalties in an exam.

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