IRS issues 2016 mortality tables

New mortality tables for calculating defined benefit plan funding targets in 2016 were released by the IRS on July 31.

The tables use the same methodology as current tables with longer life expectancies, and include a modified “unisex” table for calculating minimum lump sums. The IRS will also issue proposed revisions to apply after 2016.

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