Bulletins

The IRS issued new contribution limits this month for tax-advantaged accounts. The limits, adjusted for inflation annually, are effective January 1, 2020. Limits for cafeteria plans were adjusted slightly.

HSA, FSA and 401(k) limits increased for individuals and families

More than 60 million individuals receive benefits from Social Security, but where  does the money to fund the program come from? Namely, payroll taxes. The way it works is pretty simple. Employees have 6.2% of their paychecks withheld to cover their Social Security tax obligations. Employers pay...

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released updated versions of its model Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) certification and notice  forms. The new expiration date is  August 31, 2021.

Deadline for distribution is October 15; second disclosure deadline linked to plan year

The IRS announced the 2018 contribution limits for multiple tax provisions, including cost-of-living adjustments for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and pension plan and 401(k) accounts. The limits for each have been increased to deliver greater tax-saving...

Deadline for distribution is October 15; second disclosure deadline linked to plan year

The IRS announced the 2018 health savings account (HSA) maximum contribution limits detailed in the newly released Revenue Procedure 2017-37. The annual limit on contributions will increase by $50 for individuals and $150 for families.

For employer sponsored wellness programs, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has posted a sample notice to help companies comply with their obligations under a recently issued Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) rule.

On April 6, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released its final rule on fiduciary investment advice (Fiduciary Rule) that significantly broadens the types of activities which will qualify as fiduciary investment advice under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).