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About the American Retirement Association

The American Retirement Association (ARA) is the coordinating entity for its five underlying affiliate organizations representing the full spectrum of America’s private retirement system: the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries; the American Society of Enrolled Actuaries; the National Association of Plan Advisors; the National Tax-Deferred Savings Association; and the Plan Sponsor Council of America.

The ARA’s diverse membership made up of over 25,000 individuals who provide consulting and administrative services to American workers, savers, and the sponsors of retirement plans – including organizations of all sizes and industries across the nation who sponsor and/or support retirement saving plans – are united in their common dedication to the success of America’s private retirement system.

ARA Responds to Treasury Department’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Related to Long-Term, Part-Time Employees

Nov 29, 2023

On November 29, 2023, the American Retirement Association wrote to the Internal Revenue Service to ask for a delay in the application and enforcement of proposed long-term, part-time employee rules for cash or deferred arrangements under Section 401(k). (more…)

ARA Responds to Welcome IRS Guidance on Roth Catch-up Contributions

Oct 24, 2023

On October 24, 2023, the American Retirement Association wrote to the Internal Revenue Service to comment on Notice 2023-62 that granted a two-year transition period to comply with Section 603 of the SECURE 2.0 Act. (more…)

ARA Responds to DOL’s Request for Information on SECURE 2.0 Provisions

Oct 10, 2023

On October 10, 2023, the American Retirement Association wrote to the Department of Labor and answered questions relating to various provisions of the SECURE 2.0 Act that impact the reporting and disclosure framework of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). (more…)

ARA Comments on Implementation of EPCRS Expansion in Section 305 of SECURE 2.0 Act

Aug 23, 2023

On August 23, 2023, the American Retirement Association wrote to the Internal Revenue Service to provide comments on the expansion of the Employee Plan Compliance Resolution System (EPCRS) included in Section 305 of the SECURE 2.0 Act. (more…)

ARA Asks IRS & Treasury for Two Year Transition Relief from Roth Catch-up Contributions

Jul 19, 2023

On July 19, 2023, the American Retirement Association and 49 other organizations wrote to the Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department to ask them to grant transition relief for two years from the Roth catch-up contribution requirements under Section 603 of the SECURE 2.0 Act. (more…)

ARA Issues Statement to ERISA Advisory Council on Recordkeeping in the Electronic Age

Jul 10, 2023

On July 10, 2023, the American Retirement Association wrote to the Department of Labor on a matter before the ERISA Advisory Council regarding recordkeeping in the electronic age. (more…)

ARA Joins Coalition Letter Asking Congress to Delay Roth Catch-Up Requirement

Jun 29, 2023

On June 29, 2023, the American Retirement Association, along with over 200 other stakeholder organizations, wrote to Reps. Jason Smith (R-MO, 8th) and Richard Neal (D-MA, 1st), Chair and Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Committee, and Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Mike Crapo (R-ID), Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance...

ARA Recommends Retirement Benefits Items for 2023-2024 IRS Priority Guidance Plan

Jun 9, 2023

On June 9, 2023, the American Retirement Association wrote to the Internal Revenue Service to recommend action on certain Retirement Benefit items listed on the 2023-2024 Priority Guidance Plan. (more…)

ARA Recommends Improvements to IRS’s Proposed Rule on Use of Forfeitures

May 30, 2023

On May 30,2023, the American Retirement Association wrote to the Internal Revenue Service to comment on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the use of forfeitures in qualified retirement plans. (more…)

ARA Supports Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act

May 22, 2023

On May 22, 2023, the American Retirement Association wrote to Representatives Frank Lucas (R-OK, 3rd), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ, 5th), Andy Barr (R-KY, 6th), and Bill Foster (D-IL, 11th) in support of the Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act. (more…)

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Recent Congressional Updates

  • ARA Submits Statement of Support for the Automatic IRA Act of 2025
  • ARA Submits Statement for the Record Calling to Bring Into the Savings Fold Millions of American Workers Who Lack Access to Workplace Retirement Plans
  • ARA Submits Statement of Support for the INVEST Act (H.R. 3383) Sec. 202, Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions
  • ARA Submits Statement on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Hearing “Pension Predators: Stopping Class Action Abuse Against Workers’ Retirement.”
  • ARA Submits Statement for the Record in Support of Strengthening America’s Employer-Sponsored Retirement System

Recent Comment Letters

  • ARA Submits Letter on CC-00349938-26 (RIN 1545-BS14), Guidance on Eligible Investments for Trump Accounts
  • ARA Submits Letter on REG-107855-25, Determination of Target Normal Cost and Funding Target for Single-Employer Defined Benefit Plans
  • ARA Submits Letter on Notice 2026-48, Notice of Intent to Issue Regulations with Respect to Saver’s Match Contributions
  • ARA Submits Letter on Employer Contributions to Trump Accounts and Nondiscrimination Rules for Dependent Care Assistance Programs
  • ARA Submits Letter on Proposed Rule on Penalties for Failure to Provide Certain Notices or Other Material Information

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