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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily suspend required minimum distribution rules for certain retirement plans and accounts.

12/29/2022, 6:04 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8331

Bill 117 hr 8331, titled "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily suspend required minimum distribution rules for certain retirement plans and accounts," aims to provide relief for individuals with retirement plans and accounts during times of economic hardship. The bill proposes a temporary suspension of the required minimum distribution rules for certain retirement plans and accounts, allowing individuals to retain their funds in their accounts without being required to withdraw a minimum amount each year.

The bill recognizes that during times of economic uncertainty, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic, individuals may face financial challenges and may not want to be forced to withdraw funds from their retirement accounts. By temporarily suspending the required minimum distribution rules, individuals can maintain their retirement savings and potentially avoid financial hardship.

This legislation is non-partisan and focuses on providing practical relief for individuals with retirement plans and accounts. It does not seek to make any permanent changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, but rather offers a temporary solution to help individuals navigate challenging economic circumstances. Overall, Bill 117 hr 8331 offers a thoughtful and practical approach to supporting individuals with retirement plans and accounts during times of economic hardship, and aims to provide much-needed relief for those facing financial challenges.

Congressional Summary of HR 8331

This bill suspends in 2020 and 2022 the required minimum distribution rules for defined contribution retirement plans or individual retirement plans. Under current law, participants in tax-exempt retirement plans must begin making distributions of plan amounts at the required beginning date (i.e., April 1 or the calendar year following the later of the calendar year in which the employee attains age 72, or the calendar year in which the employee retires).

Current Status of Bill HR 8331

Bill HR 8331 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 12, 2022. Bill HR 8331 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 12, 2022.  Bill HR 8331's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of July 12, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8331

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8331

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8331

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily suspend required minimum distribution rules for certain retirement plans and accounts.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily suspend required minimum distribution rules for certain retirement plans and accounts.

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