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21 Financial Events and Trends During 2021

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inflation rate from November 2020 to November 2021 was 6.8%, the sharpest increase in the Consumer Price Index in 39 years (since 1982). Insurance- COBRA premium assistance for health insurance was provided under the American Rescue Plan Act and Medicaid enrollment surpassed 80 million. Inflation- The U.S.

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Common Tax Forms Employers Need to Know: A Complete Guide

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The information on Form W-2 includes total wages earned, federal and state income tax withheld, Social Security and Medicare taxes withheld, and any other deductions or contributions such as retirement plan contributions. Form 1099-R: Reports distributions from pensions, annuities, retirement plans, or insurance contracts.

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How HSAs can transform retirement planning and your common questions

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And it’s a solution you might already be offering: the health savings account. Why HSAs for retirement planning? These accounts provide another way for your employees to diversify their efforts to prepare for retirement. Click below to get your free HSA retirement white paper. The missing retirement solution?

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How CARES Act Affects Employee Retirement Plan Distributions

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How CARES Act Affects Employee Retirement Plan Distributions. That includes compliance with CARES Act Section 2202 , Special Rules For Use of Retirement Funds. If you allowed your employees to access emergency distributions, rollovers, and loans, they must address those funds in their 2020 tax returns.

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Reconsidering your employee benefits priorities

Health Consultants Group

In 2020, they surveyed 2,504 active HR professionals. Their Employee Benefits in 2020: Executive Summary report discusses their primary findings. . Based on SHRM’s research, benefits that supported remote work, caregiving, and health became essential during the pandemic. Consider Cafeteria Plan options .

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COVID-19 Retirement Impact: Early Withdrawals and Reduced Contributions

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Retirement savings were identified as a source of financial relief in the thick of the coronavirus pandemic when the CARES Act expanded distribution options and favorable tax treatment for up to $100,000 of coronavirus-related distributions from eligible retirement plans. COVID-19 Retirement Impact: Retirement Outlook.

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Employee wellness matters: Exploring the benefits of health insurance

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An employee wellness program is a driver of success and sustainability for any organization in any industry, and the core of an effective strategy for employee wellness is comprehensive health insurance coverage. In a 2020 survey of large U.S. However, increasing inflation amidst World War II brought a wage freeze in 1942.