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Understanding the IRS Standard Mileage Rate for 2025

The IRS updated the Standard Mileage Reimbursement Rates for 2025. These rates serve as a guideline for reimbursing employees for business-related vehicle use, for ...
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Kickstarting the New Year: HR Tasks for January

The start of a new calendar year presents a prime opportunity for HR departments to reset, refocus, and ensure compliance with key deadlines. Proactively addressing HR ...
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Understanding Form 5500 Updates for Health Plans

The IRS, Department of Labor (DOL), and Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) released updates to Form 5500 for 2025 filings. Form 5500 is an important filing ...
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Encourage Employees to Use Their FSA Funds Before Year-End

As the end of the year approaches, it's a great time to remind employees to take full advantage of their Flexible Spending Account (FSA) benefits. FSAs allow employees ...
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New Framework Supports Inclusive AI in Hiring for Disabled Job Seekers

As artificial intelligence (AI) hiring tools become more widespread, ensuring they are inclusive and accessible is important for employers. A new AI & Inclusive ...
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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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