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2021 Employer Guide to Fringe Benefits

The IRS released a draft of the 2021 version of its guide to fringe benefits. This Publication 15-B provides information for employers on the employment tax treatment of ...
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Tools for HIPAA Compliance

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides several tools to help employers and covered entities comply with HIPAA. These tools should be reviewed and ...
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Employers Requiring COVID Vaccines

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released guidance for employers to use when considering requiring COVID-19 vaccines for employees. The guidance says ...
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Question of the Week

Q.- A COBRA continuant is in the final stages of her divorce. Her 18-month COBRA period ends 1/31/2021. She said the divorce decree won’t be signed by the judge by then, ...
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Government Concludes Many Covered Entities Don’t Comply with HIPAA

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is required to periodically audit covered entities and business associates to determine if they comply with the ...
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Child and Dependent Care

The Congressional Research Service released a report on child and dependent care tax credits explaining how they work and who receives them. There are two separate tax ...
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California ACA Reporting

The State of California requires residents to maintain health coverage or pay a tax penalty. This requirement is in addition to the federal Affordable Care Act mandate. ...
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Question of the Week

Q.- We have an employee who is enrolled in Medicare and is participating in our health FSA. Can he be reimbursed from the Health FSA for his Medicare premiums?
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PCORI Fee for 2020-2021 Issued

The IRS released the PCORI fee amount that must be paid by insurers or self-funded health plans for 2020-2021 coverage. The fee for plan and policy years ending on or ...
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Measuring Hours for ACA Compliance

At the start of the new year, it is important to remember to measure employee hours for ACA compliance. An applicable large employer (one with 50 or more employees in ...
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