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Enhance Your Employee Benefits Package By Adding a Consumer Driven Account (CDA) by BASIC
DATE: Wed, Nov 02, 2022
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Proposed Federal Paid Leave – American Families Plan
President Biden's American Family Plan would offer 12 weeks of…
Employment Workplace Lawsuits: 2 Growing Concerns for HR
2015 was a record year for workplace litigation. Increased…
The New PATH Act Contains Four Payroll Tax Changes
The tax law passed by Congress and signed by President Obama…
BASIC announces the launch of My HR Storage
BASIC announces the launch of My HR Storage, a full HRIS cloud…
Perceived Retaliation Can Put Your Company in Hot Water
If an employee lodges what you consider an unwarranted complaint…
The Benefits of Outsourcing Health Care Administration
When it comes to health care administration, employers require…
Form 5500 Filing Requirement for Employee Health and Welfare Benefit Plans
Plans with more than 100 participants on the first day of…
2015 Year-End Tax Planning Tips for Small Businesses
Virtually all small business owners are frustrated with our current…
Paid Sick Leave Policies Becoming Mandatory for Some
With cold and flu season kicking in, it's likely that many of…
ACA Reporting Part II – Do I need to report HRA benefits?
Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) are generally considered…
ACA 6055 & 6056 Reporting for COBRA & HRA Participants
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) imposes demanding information reporting…
Another day... Another Compliance Requirement
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) added to the already overwhelming…
ACA Reporting – Do you need to include individuals on your plan who are covered under COBRA?
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires employers to consider…
Take the Pain Out of Restaurant Payroll
Restaurant payroll and tip reporting are complex. There are numerous…
Seasonal Workers and the ACA Shared Responsibility Penalty
If your organization employs seasonal workers or part-timers…
IRS has issued final 2015 forms for 1094-B, 1095-B, 1094-C and 1095-C
IRS has issued final 2015 forms for 1094-B, 1095-B, 1094-C and…
Good News for Employers Who Sponsor HRAs!
Final ACA Instructions Provide Reporting Relief to HRAs Integrated…
ACA Reporting and HRAs
September 18, 2015
Yesterday, the IRS released final instructions for…
Court Dismisses Tribe's Case Seeking Exemption from ACA Penalties
The United States District Court for the District of Wyoming…
Are You Getting the Most out of Your Flexible Spending Account?
As a tax-advantaged employee benefits plan, an FSA can save consumers…
IRS Issues Draft Instructions for Forms 1094-C and 1095-C for 2015
August 9, 2015
On August 6, 2015, IRS released draft instructions…
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