Many public-sector organizations are exploring the opportunity to reduce or eliminate their sick leave plan/banks and implement a short term disability (STD) plan instead.
On January 9, 2018, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued new income tax withholding tables. These tables (Notice 1036) will help employers determine how much income tax to withhold from their...
The continuing short-term spending resolution President Trump signed in late January has further postponed the health insurance providers fee for 2019 (although the fee continues to apply for 2018).
President Trump recently signed a short-term spending resolution to end the government shutdown on January 22, 2018. One key Affordable Care Act tax that was affected by this resolution was the...
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Act) was signed into law by President Trump on December 22, 2017. The Act makes several changes that impact employee benefits.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Notice 2018-06 on December 22, 2017. The purpose of this notice was to announce the delay for furnishing forms under Sections 6055 and 6056 for 2017. The...
The Senate and House both passed the tax reform bill, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, on December 20, 2017. The bill will move onto the White House where President Trump is expected to sign it into law before...
Download the new 2018 IRS Contribution Limits Guide. This handy reference for public sector organizations highlights the contribution limits for your HSA, HRA, FSA, retirement plans, and more.
Public sector employers: New Affordable Care Act (ACA) changes will affect your health insurance for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2018. It’s time to review your plan to make sure you...
The Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate requires individuals to have health insurance coverage or pay a penalty. It is enforced each year on the individual’s federal tax return.
