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CMS Filing for Medicare Part D

The Medicare Modernization Act requires employers with health plans that include prescription drug coverage to notify Medicare-eligible participants if the drug coverage ...
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Health Plan Documentation for ERISA Plans

Health plans subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) must provide information about the plan to participants. Plan participants have a right to ...
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E-Verify

All U.S. employers must confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. This is accomplished by collecting Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility ...
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COBRA Time Periods

The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) allows certain individuals covered under a group health plan to continue that coverage in certain ...
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IRS Releases New Publication 502 for Medical Expenses

The IRS released an updated version of Publication 502- Medical and Dental Expenses- that should be used for filing 2018 tax returns. Publication 502 explains the ...
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Employer DOL Poster Requirements

The beginning of the year is a good time for employers to review HR responsibilities. This includes making sure notices are posted appropriately, if required.
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IRS Standard Mileage Rates

The standard mileage rate for individuals and businesses to use for computing the deductible cost of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving ...
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IRS YouTube Assistance

The IRS provides many helpful resources to help individuals and employers navigate tax and business issues. Toward this end, the IRS has increased its online presence ...
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FMLA Tax Credit

A new business tax credit may be available for certain employers who provide employees paid family and medical leave during 2018 or 2019.
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SBA Business Planning

The Small Business Administration (SBA) offers help for all aspects of the business life cycle - planning a business, launching a business, managing a business and ...
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