Description: This 1990 panel discussion is about the integration of qualified retirement plans with Social Security. The topics discussed include 1. IRC Section 414s rules on the definition of compensation, 2. IRC Section 401a17 rules on maximum covered compensation, and 3. The relationship between IRC 401l permitted disparity rules with the general rules under the 401a4 regulations. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries Vol. 16, No. 4B.

Description: This session discussion is a review proposals to modify the plan termination provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. Current projections of the corporate funding problems and the alternatives under consideration will be included. From Record of the Society of Actuaries Vol. 14, No. 1.

Description: This meeting session covered proposed amendments to valuation and nonforfeiture laws, which included a new mortality table and the dynamic interest rate concept, and the SEC's scrutiny of annuities and Guaranteed Investment Contracts.

Description: This presentation is a panel discussion from the 1991 Annual Meeting of the Society of Actuaries, held October 20-23 in Toronto. The panelists present the basics of nondiscrimination in pension plans, the provisions of the tax code designed to prevent benefits and contributions from being steered primarily to the higher paid participants in a plan. The panelists discuss the relevant sections of the Internal Revenue Code, including 401[a][4], 410[b], 401[I], 401[a][26], and the recently published regulations. From the Record of Society of Actuaries, Volume 17, No. 4B.

Description: This session discussion is about changes in benefit plan programs as a result of the latest round of law changes, changes affecting qualifications, discrimination and coverage requirements. From Record of the Society of Actuaries Vol. 14, No. 4B.

Description: This session at the SOA 1990 Dallas Regional Meeting looks at recent IRS rulings and regulations with respect to employee benefits.

Description: This session at a SOA 1990 Spring Meeting is about the nondiscrimination regulations in employee benefit plans as defined by the Internal Revenue Code and how consultants have advised their clients to comply.

Description: Discusses the Tax Reform Act of 1986 and the limits taking effect in 1989 relative to Social Security integration, final- and career-average and offset plans, and defined-contribution plans. From the 1988 Record of Society of Actuaries, Vol. 14, No. 4B.

Description: 1993 SOA Spring Meeting, San Diego. This session is about the general test, which is a test to determine if the highly compensated individuals in a company receive a disproportionately high benefit under an employee benefit plan. Topics included an update on latest IRS pronouncements, data requirements, practical applications, and case studies.

Description: Presented at April 1986 Spring Meeting. This session discussion is about the reaction of plan sponsors, how the requirements will affect pension expense and balance sheet liabilities, and how the disclosure requirements are being handled.