Health & Welfare Benefit Nondiscrimination Rules
Employers are generally permitted to structure plans with different eligibility, benefits, and...
Significant Benefits Issues in New COVID-19 Relief Legislation
The COVID-19 relief bill was passed by Congress on Monday and is expected to be signed by President...
Updated PCORI Fees Released
In Notice 2020-84, the IRS provided the adjusted PCORI fee of $2.66 for plan years ending in...
Record Retention Requirements & Considerations
Employers often ask, "How long should I retain my employee benefits-related records?"
Dependent Care Assistance Programs: Basics
Section 129 of the tax code permits employees to exclude up to $5,000 from gross income to pay for...
Dependent Care Assistance Programs (DCAPs): Basics
Section 129 of the tax code permits employees to exclude up to $5,000 from gross income to pay for...
A Breakdown of Annual Contribution Limits for HSAs, FSAs, and DCAPs
Question: What are the different rules with respect to annual contribution limits for health...
As the "Outbreak Period" Continues, So Does the Burden for Employers
Many of us assumed that the National Emergency would not end on April 30th, 2020 as the agency...
IRS Announces 2021 FSA & Transportation Limits
In Revenue Procedure 2020-45, the IRS sets forth a variety of 2021 adjusted tax limits. Among other...
Benefits News Highlights
There has been a lot of news and regulatory updates in the past few months. Below is a summary to...