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A New Normal? Omnibus Bill Extends High Deductible Health Plan Telehealth Safe Harbor

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

provisions make some significant changes for retirement plans , but CAA 2023 also extends the telehealth plan safe harbor for high-deductible health plans (“HDHPs”) that were first introduced in the 2020 CARES Act. Generally, a participant must pay their HDHP’s deductible before the plan can cover medical services.

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Role of Payroll Software in Eliminating Compliance Risks

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Compliance risk in payroll refers to the potential for errors, omissions, or violations of laws and regulations that govern employee compensation. It arises when businesses fail to adhere to the various regulations governing how employees are compensated. Factoring in exemptions, allowances, and deductions.

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What is the Wage Protection System?

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Governments, organizations, and policymakers worldwide have instituted various mechanisms to safeguard workers’ rights and promote equitable compensation practices. It acts as a safeguard against exploitation and arbitrary deductions by employers. Here are some objectives of the Wage Protection System: 1.

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The Impact of Indexing: 13 Real World Examples

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An example is pensions for federal government workers and military retirees and disabled veterans. Other tax numbers that get indexed are the standard deduction, certain tax credits, and the deduction for business-related and medical mileage. Pension COLAs - Pension benefits for some retirees are also indexed for inflation.

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An Introduction to IRMAA

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A letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA) notifies beneficiaries of their expected benefit, including IRMAA deductions, if any. Three IRMAA Action Steps ¨ Reduce MAGI- MAGI is based on adjusted gross income (AGI) plus tax-exempt interest income and certain deductions that are added back. IRMAA seems very punitive.

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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. Employers are required to provide a W-2 to each employee by January 31st of the following year.

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Commuter Benefits: Everything You Need to Know

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Payroll Deductions: Employers deduct the elected pre-tax amount from employees’ paychecks each pay period. These deductions are then used to pay for the chosen commuter benefits. Employer: Jane’s employer deducts $150 from her pre-tax income each month and provides her with a transit pass.