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StopRansomware.Gov

The U.S. government started a website to help organizations combat the increase in ransomware. Ransomware is a cyberattack that encrypts files on a device making those ...
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Direct Deposit for FSA Reimbursements

Benefit Allocation Systems provides easy and accurate flexible spending account plan services. Employees who participate in an employer’s FSA serviced by BAS should know ...
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A Break in the Service Rules for ACA

Simplify ACA Reporting with Our Affordable and Accurate Solution For pricing and more information, click here. Employers who terminate employees and later re-hire them ...
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Data Encryption

The IRS encourages owners of sensitive data to consider encryption. Encryption makes information unreadable without a deciphering key.
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ACA Hours Upload Tool

Tracking employees hours is an important part of Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance. Employers must offer minimum essential, affordable health coverage to their ...
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COBRA Premium Assistance Report

BAS’ Cobra Control Services, LLC ("CCS") is pleased to provide a new report with information about continuants who elected to be treated as eligible for premium ...
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Refunds for COBRA Premiums

If you are an employer that uses BAS’ Cobra Control Services for COBRA or continuation of coverage administration, CCS may be sending your administrator an email ...
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Enhance Security with VPN

The Internal Revenue Service recommends the use of a virtual private network (VPN) to protect against cyber intruders when working remotely.
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COBRA Subsidy Reports

Cobra Control Services, LLC (“CCS”) is pleased to provide a new report for employers who use CCS for COBRA and continuation of coverage services. This new report ...
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IRS Identity Theft Protection Guidance

The IRS issued Tax Tip 2021-77 providing six steps to prevent identity theft. Following these steps will help individuals avoid having their identities compromised and ...
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