Money Talk

APRIL 11, 2024

The 2023 income tax filing deadline is only days away (April 15, 2024 in most of the U.S.). It will be a busy weekend for many taxpayers and tax preparers who are filing tax returns or tax filing extensions. money that has been taxed) and can be withdrawn at any time for any reason tax-free and penalty-free.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Retirement plan sponsors need to utilize updated Form W-4P (for periodic pension and annuity payments) and new Form W-4R (for nonperiodic payments and eligible rollover distributions) for income tax withholding elections beginning January 1, 2023.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 15, 2023

Spring Budget 2023: In his Budget address to the House of Commons today (15 March 2023), Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt addressed the issue of unpredictable pension tax charges causing employees to leave work, particularly within the NHS. No one should be pushed out of the workforce for tax reasons.”

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 17, 2023

The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 15, 2023

Spring Budget 2023: Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt announced in his Budget statement today (15 March 2023) that government will abolish the lifetime allowance for pensions. This will be effective from April 2023. ” He added: “This is a comprehensive plan to remove barriers to work.”

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Money Talk

AUGUST 31, 2023

pension, Social Security, annuities, dividends/capital gains, full- or part -time employment, self-employment) minus fixed (e.g., America’s 401(k) Experiment - 2023 is the 45 th anniversary of tax-deferred 401(k) retirement savings plans that workers fund with voluntary contributions from their pay. insurance premium) expenses.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 17, 2023

With increasing costs continually putting pressure on household finances, 2023 is set to be a financially challenging year for many. To help, WEALTH at work, a leading financial wellbeing and retirement specialist, shares its money management tips to help employees budget, save and stay on top of their finances throughout 2023.

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Money Talk

AUGUST 16, 2023

Tax on Social Security Benefits - Those who work and claim benefits will trigger taxes with a combined income above $25,000 (individuals) or $32,000 (married couples filing jointly). Continued FICA Tax - Like all workers, employed older adults must pay Social Security/ Medicare tax. Other benefits also continue.

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Money Talk

JANUARY 26, 2023

lawn care, tax preparer, hair dresser), natural gas for home heating, electricity, and auto and homeowners insurance. January 2022 to January 2023) so there is no need for seasonal adjustments. pensions, Social Security, annuities) can “ride it out.” 5+ for 12 eggs!), services (e.g.,

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 4, 2024

Credit: Natata/Shutterstock Need to know: The abolition of the pensions lifetime allowance in April will require an overhaul of employee communications, and a revaluation of pension scheme design and administration, including opportunities to simplify the scheme and reduce the cost of running it.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 10, 2023

Need to know: Increasing education about pensions is key to helping employees make the right decisions about accessing their pension savings early. The ability to access pension funds early could prompt changes to the way that pension providers invest for their members.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Credit: elina.nova/Shutterstock What are master trust pension schemes? Master trusts are defined contribution pension schemes , set up under trust law, which allow multiple employers that are unconnected with one other to participate. Are there any tax or legal issues?

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Autumn Statement 2023: Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, delivered his Autumn Statement speech in the House of Commons on Wednesday 22 November. A number of key announcements were made that will affect pay , pensions and benefits. appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 15, 2023

The abolition of the cap on the amount people can accumulate in pensions savings over their lifetime before having to pay extra tax (currently £1.07m) Tax-free yearly allowance for pension pot to rise from £40,000 to £60,000. Energy efficiency remains a key missing piece of the green economy puzzle. “The

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The BP Pensioner Group has begun legal action against senior members of BP management and directors of the BP pension fund trustee due to concerns around the value of 2,500 members’ pensions. According to the BP Pensioner Group, the dispute is about decisions made by BP and the pension fund trustee in 2022 and 2023.

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Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Whilst a workplace pension provides a savings vehicle for retirement, many organisations want to put in place a tax efficient savings option for those looking to save in general and build financial resilience. This will provide employees with a convenient, flexible and tax efficient way to invest. million employees.

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Employee Benefits

JULY 8, 2024

Unported Deed, resized Liz Kendall, the re-elected MP for Leicester West, has been appointed as the secretary of state for work and pensions as part of the new Labour government established last week. For defined benefit (DB) schemes, the most immediate request will be sight of the Pensions Regulator’s new DB funding code.

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 14, 2022

This looks set to continue into 2023, with employers forced to re-examine what their reward package offers their workforce and how they can improve it. Due to current events such as the cost-of-living crisis, there may be a stronger focus on support in 2023 and some employers will be looking at cost-effective but also more supportive options.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 15, 2023

The Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt, has today delivered the Spring Budget 2023. Please see our summary below: Pension allowances The Government will remove the Lifetime Allowance charge, before completely abolishing it in a future Finance Bill, and raise the Annual Allowance to £60,000 from April 2023.

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HR Digest

MARCH 22, 2023

As France grapples with an aging population and a pension system deficit, the government’s proposal to raise the retirement age and cut pension costs has sparked a wave of protests and strikes across the country. Join the debate and share your thoughts on the France Retirement Age Protest and 2023 French Pension Reform Strike.

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Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This has come under scrutiny as a result of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023, which received Royal Assent on 29 June 2023. It largely comes into effect on 31 December 2023 and gives ministers the power to change laws accumulated during the UK’s membership of the EU.

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has announced plans to offer a pension pot for life in the Autumn Statement 2023. This will give employees a legal right to require a new employer to pay pension contributions into their existing pot, avoiding the accumulation of multiple pension pots throughout their working life.

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Employee Benefits

MAY 8, 2024

The Chancellor announced powers that would be given to both the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and The Pensions Regulator (TPR) in legislation slated for as early as 2027, enabling them to enforce the value for money regime. The Chancellor also announced two policy intentions for pensions in the future, with specifics to follow.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 3, 2023

Pension and group risk Trust-based defined contribution pension with 12% employer, 3% employee minimum contributions. Employer-paid, but employee can fund up to 10% if it means added affordability, for example a tax efficient electric vehicle. Additional voluntary contributions. Life assurance at 10-times salary.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 22, 2023

UK Workplace Pension Regulations: What Every Employer Should Know In the dynamic landscape of finance, grasping the nuances of workplace pension regulations might be daunting. A pension serves as a cornerstone for ensuring comfort and security in retirement. But is every business obliged to offer a pension?

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Travel-related benefits, pensions and carbon-offsetting schemes can all help employees make a difference to their carbon footprint, and that of their employer. Green investments Pensions are another area where employers can have a significant impact.

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 5, 2024

When the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the overhaul of the LTA in the 2023 budget, pension experts suggested it was unlikely the change could happen in the 2024/25 tax year because of the administrative challenge of removing it so rapidly. As is often the case in pensions, communication is key.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 4, 2024

The lifetime allowance (LTA) is one of those subjects referenced in lots of pension literature , and yet, it only affects a minority of people. With this in mind, imagine the ‘ooohs’ and ‘ahhhhs’ when one of the rabbits out of the 2023 Spring Budget hat was the announcement to make the LTA disappear.

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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The table below provides an overview of the key adjustments for qualified retirement plans.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 17, 2023

The Budget contained myriad measures impacting the reward and benefits industry, most notably around pensions, childcare, and both mental and occupational health. This had previously been introduced under pensions simplification legislation in 2006.

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Employee Benefits

JULY 6, 2023

You’ve got a company pension scheme in place, so what would prompt you to change it? Additionally, shifting to a modern digital pension provider is surprisingly straightforward. Additionally, shifting to a modern digital pension provider is surprisingly straightforward. Is your existing pension provider maximizing your savings?

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Best Money Moves

MARCH 11, 2024

Mercer’s 2023 Health and Benefits Strategies report shows that many employees are looking for benefits packages that include parental leave, adoption leave and elder caregiver leave. Retirement plans are tax deductible, flexible and are a great way to attract new talent to your business.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 12, 2024

She was employed by Maximus UK Services, which performs medical assessments on people claiming state benefits for the Department for Work and Pensions, and managed an administrative team of nine. Maximus UK Services terminated her employment contract on the grounds of ill health in February 2023.

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cipHR

MARCH 24, 2022

With the current tax year ending on 5 April 2022, the 2022/2023 tax year introduces many key pieces of legislation affecting millions of employers and employees across the UK. In preparation for the upcoming tax year end, we’ve prepared an extensive list of all the regulatory changes that you need to be aware of.

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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

OCTOBER 25, 2022

On October 21 st , the IRS released a number of additional inflation adjustments for 2023, including to certain limits for qualified retirement plans. Earlier last week, the IRS announced the 2023 inflation adjustments for Flexible Spending Accounts and transportation fringe benefits, as discussed here. Increase from 2022 to 2023.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 24, 2024

The new reporting regime for pension schemes to disclose their investment allocations to UK markets is flawed. Ken Scott, head of investment solutions at Royal London, says: “Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) best practice suggests that lifestyling is a key consideration. per annum to 31 December 2023. per annum.”

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Those that felt their benefits met their needs were 62% less likely to have made cutbacks to their spending on shopping essentials and utility bills over the first half of 2023 than less satisfied colleagues, while 45% were less likely to move jobs. Satisfaction levels dropped to 16% and 15% respectively for Asian and Black respondents.

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