On Jan. 22, 2018, President Trump signed into law a short-term continuing spending resolution to end the government shutdown and continue funding through Feb. 8, 2018. The continuing resolution delays
Compliance Bulletin: Court Vacates EEOC’s Wellness Rules for 2019
On Dec. 20, 2017, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia vacated key provisions of the EEOC final rules for employer-sponsored wellness plans. However, to avoid disruption to
ACA Compliance Bulletin: Individual Mandate Penalty Will Be Eliminated in 2019
Signed into law on Dec. 22, 2017, the tax reform bill, called the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, reduces the ACA’s individual shared responsibility (or individual mandate) penalty to zero,
Compliance Bulletin: New Tax Law Includes Changes for Employee Benefits
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act includes federal tax law changes that impact employee benefits. For example, effective for 2018, employees can no longer receive tax-free reimbursements of moving expenses
ACA Compliance Bulletin: Furnishing Deadline Delayed for 2017 ACA Reporting
Furnishing Deadline Delayed for 2017 ACA Reporting
On Dec. 22, 2017, the IRS issued Notice 2018-06, which extended the 2017 deadline for furnishing statements to individuals under Sections 6055 and 6056.
Happy Resolutions Month: January’s Healthy Living Calendar
January is resolution month, a new start for a new year… Eat healthy, lose weight, feel better. Exercise is a great way to combat stress, lose weight and boost energy.
ACA Compliance Bulletin: IRS Issues Pay or Play Enforcement Guidance
On Nov. 2, 2017, the IRS updated its Q&As on the ACA’s employer shared responsibility rules to include information on enforcement. These Q&As indicate that, for the 2015 calendar year,
December’s Healthy Living Calendar
Tips for Sticking to Your Diet During the Holidays
With so many social gatherings during this time, it can be difficult to avoid treating yourself when you’re offered good food and