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When a Section 115 Pension Stabilization Trust is “Too Good To Be True”

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Jeff Chang

By Jeff Chang To prepare for and manage significantly increased CalPERS employer contribution rates in the coming years, California public agencies  approved the establishment and funding of so-called “pension rate stabilization trusts.” Clients have asked for evaluations of the various … Continue reading →

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When It Comes to Funding Pension and/or OPEB Liabilities, Not All Section 115 Trusts are Created Equal

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Jeff Chang

By Jeff Chang Substantial confusion exists about whether the assets of an Internal Revenue Code section 115 trust created to fund pension or OPEB (retiree health) obligations may be used to offset the overall pension or OPEB liabilities that public employers … Continue reading →

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