Bulletin No. 2011-12 March 21, 2011

This notice contains updates for the corporate bond weighted average interest rate for plan years beginning in March 2011; the 24-month average segment rates; the funding transitional segment rates applicable for March 2011; and the minimum present value transitional rates for February 2011.

Announcement 2011–21, page 567. Replacement of Schedule SSA (Form 5500) with Form 8955–SSA. This announcement designates Form 8955–SSA, Annual Registration Statement Identifying Separated Participants With Deferred Vested Benefits, as the form to be used to satisfy the reporting requirements of section 6057(a) of the Code for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2009, and sets forth the due dates for filing the Form 8955–SSA for the 2009 plan year and subsequent plan years.

EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS

Announcement 2011–23, page 568. The IRS has revoked its determination that B & B Scholar Foundation, Inc., of Titusville, FL; Gentle Touch Ministries of Newport, TN; Harbour Credit Counseling Services, Inc., of Virginia Beach, VA; Initiatives for Community Development, Inc., of New York, NY; Past Presidents Club, Inc., of Houma, LA; Reproductive and Child Health Alliance of Henderson, NV; School in the Clouds Assisi of Coronado, CA; Waukesha Kennel Club, Inc., of Mukwonago, WI; and Xelan Foundation, Inc., of Tampa, FL, qualify as organizations described in sections 501(c)(3) and 170(c)(2) of the Code.

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TAX CONVENTIONS

Announcement 2011–18, page 567. This document is a Competent Authority Agreement entered into on November 24, 2010, by the competent authorities of the United States of America and the People’s Republic of China with respect to the taxation of professors and teachers under the U.S.-China income tax treaty and protocol.

March 21, 2011 2011–12 I.R.B.