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Federal Contractor Sick Leave Laws

Employers with federal contracts must make certain their sick leave policies comply with federal requirements. The U.S. Department of Labor requires federal contractors ...
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Another Large HIPAA Settlement

21st Century Oncology, Inc. (21CO), a Florida-based cancer care service provider, agreed to pay $2.3 million to settle potential HIPAA violations.
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Individual Mandate Coverage Exemptions

Although tax reform nullified the individual mandate for 2018, the individual shared responsibility provisions of the Affordable Care Act still require each individual ...
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Question of the Week

  • BAS
  • 18.01.2018
Q.- We know the IRS has extended the Form 1095 distribution date. Do we have to wait until March 2 to distribute our 1095 forms?
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Collecting Social Security Numbers for ACA Reporting

The Affordable Care Act requires insurers and sponsors of self-funded health plans to report to the IRS information about individuals enrolled in health coverage. An ...
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Question of the Week

  • BAS
  • 11.01.2018
Q.- We are a large employer with a self-funded health plan. An employee quit December 30, 2017. Since the person is no longer employed by us, do we have to send him a ...
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IRS Tips for Strong Passwords

In one of the last security tips of 2017, the IRS urges individuals to use strong passwords to keep data safe. The IRS suggests strong passwords for both tax related ...
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W-2 Reporting for Cost of Employer Sponsored Health Coverage

The Affordable Care Act requires certain employers to report the cost of coverage under an employer-sponsored group health plan. This amount must be recorded on an ...
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2018 Mileage Rates

Many employers reimburse employees for the cost of using a car for business purposes. The 2018 optional standard mileage rates for calculating the deductible cost of ...
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IRS Offers Tips for Security

Even with the holiday shopping season behind us, the IRS warns taxpayers to take a few simple steps to protect their identities and personal information. The IRS advises ...
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