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PENSION CONVERSION THE ISSUE: IRS ALL EARS ON CASH BALANCE PLANS

The IRS announced last month that it wants comments from employers and employees as part of its analysis…

The IRS announced last month that it wants comments from employers and employees as part of its analysis of cash balance plan-related issues.

The comments, due by Jan. 18, will be shared with other federal agencies, including the Labor Department and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, tha

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