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Publication 15-B: a Key Resource for Employers

The IRS has released a draft version of Publication 15-B: Employer's Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits for 2025, a document for employers seeking to understand their ...
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Required Notices for Employers with Calendar-Year Plans

As employers with calendar-year plans gear up for open enrollment, a critical part of preparation is gathering all required notices for annual distribution to plan ...
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IRS Releases Draft of Updated Publication 969: Key Changes for Health ...

The IRS recently released a draft update of Publication 969 - Health Savings Accounts and Other Tax-Favored Health Plans, which provides valuable guidance for employers ...
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COLA Increase Impacts Benefits

In 2025, Social Security recipients will receive a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase. This annual adjustment is designed to help retirees maintain their ...
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IRS Releases 2025 Inflation Adjustments for Employee Benefit Plan ...

The IRS has announced its annual inflation adjustments for various employee benefit plan limits, effective for taxable years beginning in 2025. HR professionals should ...
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State Voting Leave Requirements

With the Presidential election approaching, it's important for HR professionals to be aware of state laws requiring employee time off for voting. While federal law ...
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MSP Reporting Requirement Effective Now

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued final rules imposing civil money penalties on Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) reporting violations. The final ...
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Reimbursement for Business Travel

The IRS has introduced new per diem rates for business travel beginning October 1, 2024. These rates simplify the process for employers by allowing them to provide per ...
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State Required Leave for School Events

With the start of the school year, it is important for employers to understand their obligation to provide leave to working parents. Several states across the United ...
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Timekeeping Tracking Assistance

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has developed a free Timesheet App designed to help employees and employers track work hours, ensuring accurate record-keeping for ...
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