News & Announcements

December 2, 2025

Status of recordkeeping support for SECURE 2.0 Act provisions

The SECURE 2.0 Act marked a significant step toward enabling more small business owners and employees to pursue retirement stability. 

Outlined below is the status of our recordkeeping support for some key SECURE 2.0 provisions (sections) for your SIMPLE and SEP IRA workplace retirement plans. For a better understanding of these provisions, refer to SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 ― A boost to retirement saving (PDF) or speak with your plan’s financial professional.

Recordkeeping status for key SECURE 2.0 Act provisions

Provision

Effective date 

Recordkeeping status

Relaxed required minimum distribution (RMD) rules

Section 107 (mandatory) 

Effective for RMDs required to be made after 2022 for individuals who turn age 73 after December 31, 2022

Now supported

Roth — Employee deferrals

Section 601 (optional) 

Taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022

Now supported for SIMPLE IRA and SIMPLE IRA Plus.

In progress for SEP IRAs. We're monitoring demand and evaluating solutions.

Roth — Employer contributions

Section 601 (optional) 

Taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022 

Intend to support by 2027 for SIMPLE IRA Plus

We're monitoring demand for SIMPLE IRA and SEP IRA solutions.

SIMPLE IRA contribution limit changes

Section 117 (mandatory) 

Taxable years beginning after December 31, 2023 

Now supported

SIMPLE IRA non-elective employer contributions

Section 116 (optional) 

Taxable years beginning after December 31, 2023

Now supported

Student loans matching contributions

Section 110 (optional) 

Taxable years beginning after December 31, 2023

Under evaluation

We're evaluating what's needed to facilitate student loan matching. Our existing functionality allows plan sponsors to remit matching contributions when they independently verify that student loan payments have been made. 

Higher catch-up contribution limit for ages
60 to 63 (“super” catch-up limit)

Section 109 (optional) 

Taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024

Now supported

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