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Publication 5164 Updated for 2022 Filings

The IRS released an updated Publication 5164 which is the Test Package for ACA filing for the 2022 processing year. This document provides scenarios that ACA ...
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Question of the Week

Q.- An employee is enrolled in single coverage in our HDHP and is contributing to an HSA. She elected to participate in our health flexible spending account plan because ...
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CFPB Security Warning

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a federal agency that implements and enforces federal consumer financial laws, has opined that a company may be found to ...
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Protecting Benefits after Job Loss

The Employee Benefits Security Administration released a tip sheet with guidance for protecting benefits after job loss.
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Controlled Group For ACA Requirements

Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) with more than 50 full-time employees on business days in the prior year must comply with the Affordable Care Act. This compliance ...
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Consider Cost of Health Coverage

As employers prepare to launch open enrollment for the 2023 plan year, it is important to pay attention to the employees’ share of the premium for health coverage. The ...
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Question of the Week

Q.- How do we make sure the medical coverage we offer to employees is affordable for ACA purposes? Compensation can fluctuate throughout the year.
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IRS Withholding Review

The IRS encourages individuals to review their tax withholding during the last quarter of 2022. Employees can use the IRS’ Tax Withholding Estimator tool to see if they ...
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Question of the Week

Q.- One of our employees was just appointed legal guardian of his 16 year old brother. Does this allow him to enroll his brother in our health coverage?
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DOL Timesheet App

The Department of Labor offers employees an app that helps track regular work hours, break time, and overtime hours. The app has been updated recently to allow comments, ...
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