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Question of the Week

Q.- We had a part-time employee who did not work for a few months because we were closed due to COVID restrictions. We received a Paycheck Protection loan and paid the ...
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IRS Tips to Protect Your Phone and Computer

The IRS has issued a reminder that it has videos with helpful tips on security. One video tax tip has suggestions for protecting your phone and computer. These tips ...
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New Form 5500s Released

The U.S. Department of Labor, IRS and Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation released copies of the 2020 Form 5500 Annual Return/Report and corresponding instructions.
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Electronic Distribution of ACA Forms

Employers required to distribute Form 1095 may furnish the forms electronically if certain procedures are followed. Electronic distribution can save employers money on ...
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Cobra Control Services Online Rate Renewal Program

Employers who use Cobra Control Services (“CCS”) for low-cost COBRA administration must remember to update plans and rates. The rates in MyEnroll360 are communicated to ...
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When is a COBRA Notice Mailed?

The timing and receipt of COBRA notices and payments have long operated under the “mailbox rule.” This rule provides that an item’s postmark date is its deemed delivery ...
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Price Transparency for Benefits

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Treasury issued a final rule on price transparency for health ...
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Question of the Week

Q.- A former employee is on our COBRA coverage. He wants to have secondary coverage and enroll in his wife’s plan at her open enrollment. Is this allowed?
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Secure Your Network

With the increase in working from home, employees should be encouraged to secure their home networks. Everyone should be encouraged to employ WPA2 network security with ...
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Qualifying Relative Definition

The IRS issued final regulations addressing the requirements for being considered a qualifying relative. Some benefit rules, such as if an individual is an HSA-eligible ...
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