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In a significant development for employers managing Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) programs, the IRS has issued new guidance clarifying the federal income and employment tax treatment of contributions and benefits under state-funded PFML programs. This guidance, detailed in Revenue Ruling 2025-4, addresses key tax implications for both employers and employees, ensuring compliance and…
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As we bid farewell to 2024 and look ahead to the new year, we reflect on the many evolving compliance obligations that health and welfare plan sponsors tackle each year. Although this list is by no means exhaustive, it highlights four items and associated deadlines that have recently emerged on the health and welfare scene.…
In a win for plan sponsors, the recently enacted Employer Reporting Improvement Act and the Paperwork Burden Reduction Act (the Acts), among other things, introduce several significant changes to the reporting and enforcement rules of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
The Current Rules
Forms 1095-B and 1095-C: Under the ACA, plan sponsors, specifically Applicable Large…
As we prepare for another change in Administration in the White House, it is crucial for employers and plan sponsors to stay informed and prepared. While much of what lies ahead is speculative, understanding these possible changes can help employers navigate the uncharted waters of employee benefits. Following is an overview of potential changes we…
Among the provisions of SECURE 2.0 (effective December 29, 2022) welcomed by plan sponsors were the additions to the Internal Revenue Code that allow qualified plans to refrain from trying to recoup an “inadvertent benefit overpayment” (referred to here as an IBO), and from having to restore such payments to the plan. In addition, the…
The Internal Revenue Service recently announced its cost-of-living adjustments applicable to dollar limitations on benefits and contributions for retirement plans generally effective for Tax Year 2025 (see IRS Notice 2024-80). Most notably, the limitation on annual salary deferrals into a 401(k) or 403(b) plan will increase to $23,500, and the dollar threshold for highly…
