Retirement Revisited: More SECURE Act Changes
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The SECURE Act 2.0 of 2022 introduced sweeping changes to a range of programs designed to encourage retirement savings. In 2024, additional changes were enacted that may have further implications for retirement plans.
Who is impacted
The SECURE Act 2.0 changes affect the regulations governing qualified retirement plans, individual retirement accounts, or IRAs, and 529 education savings plans. If you're participating in any of these programs, you'll likely benefit from the changes that were introduced or planned for in the years ahead.
For example, if you contributed to a 529 plan to pay for educational expenses, you may now be able to convert a portion of those funds to a Roth IRA without penalty.
Employers are also impacted by SECURE Act 2.0 changes. For instance, employers may provide matching retirement plan contributions to employees based on the amount of their employees' student loan payments.
Examining critical changes for 2024
The majority of the SECURE Act changes for IRAs and qualified retirement plans provide more opportunities to add to your nest egg. Other updates give you more latitude with retirement account withdrawals and charitable distributions. Here's a summary of the more substantial changes to address when reviewing your retirement plans.
Notable IRA changes in 2023 and 2024
Notable qualified retirement plan changes in 2023, 2024 and beyond
Additional changes to consider
Who you should talk to now
Most of the changes noted above have stipulations and restrictions. To fully understand how the SECURE Act 2.0 may impact your retirement plans, we recommend reviewing the legislation's section summary (PDF) developed by the US Senate Committee on Finance.
For additional information regarding the SECURE Act and its effect on your retirement strategies, speak to a First Citizens wealth consultant today.