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Seattle Payroll Expense Tax Upheld by State Appellate Court

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

Last month, the Washington Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court’s decision to dismiss a challenge to the recently enacted payroll expense tax in Seattle, WA. The tax, which went into effect on January 1, 2021, […]. Seattle Metro. Chamber of Commerce v. City of Seattle, No. 82830-4-I, 2022 WL 2206828 (Wash.

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Federal tax reform: 5 HR must-dos for every business

Insperity

When federal tax reform happens, it makes headlines across all media, with the news of sweeping tax changes and how they impact businesses and individuals. Our nation’s first major tax reform in more than 30 years has spurred many business owners to spend hours with their CPAs and tax consultants over the past few months.

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M&A in your future? You need an Employee Benefits Audit.

CorpStrat

Are your retirement plan programs in full compliance with ERISA and fiduciary responsibilities including filings of all required tax reporting? Review any and all TOP HAT or executive compensation programs, and be sure to address any unfunded liabilities or promises like bonus agreements. . Learn more here.

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Learn from payroll year-end mistakes or repeat them

Business Management Daily

Which means now is the perfect time to think about the impending payroll year-end season. Payroll ’s annual year-end trek crosses many corporate boundaries. According to our tally, you’ll probably be crossing paths with Accounts Payable, Benefits, HR and the executive compensation committee. 1: Organize for success.

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IRS Announces Delay of Implementation of SECURE 2.0 Act’s Roth Catch-up Contribution Provision for Two Years

Benefits Notes

Act of 2022 (“SECURE 2.0”) required that effective as of January 1, 2024 , participants in 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans, or governmental 457(b) plans, who were age 50 or older and whose Social Security wages for the previous year exceed $145,000 (indexed), only be permitted to make catch-up contributions under such plans on a Roth (after-tax) basis.

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AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT CONTAINS MANY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS RELATED PROVISIONS

Benefits Notes

The ARPA also allows the employer, insurer, or multiemployer plan sponsor who subsided the premiums to offset the cost by claiming a new federal tax credit. The subsidy is tax-free to the individual receiving the subsidy. Tax Credit. Below is a summary of the ARPA’s COBRA subsidy provisions. Changes to Code Section 162(m).