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More COBRA FAQs
Below are answers to some of our clients’ most frequently asked questions regarding the new COBRA changes: If an employer denies an employee’s request for the premium reduction because the employee was not involuntary terminated, can that employee still appeal? … Continue reading
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IRS Information Related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Congress has approved and the President has signed new economic recovery legislation, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The IRS is implementing tax-related provisions of this new program as quickly as possible. Here are some key highlights: COBRA: … Continue reading
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COBRA: Answers for Employers
Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, certain individuals who are eligible for COBRA continuation health coverage, or similar coverage under State law, may receive a subsidy for 65 percent of the premium. These individuals are required to … Continue reading
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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Making Work Pay Credit
The IRS and a number of compliance agencies are looking at how payroll tax and benefits changes included in the recently passed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 can be quickly implemented In the coming days the Internal Revenue … Continue reading
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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Signed into law on February 17, 2009, the bill carried some provisions that are of particular interest to flexible spending account Plan Service Providers. Parking and Transit Plans Parking and Transit plans under IRC Section 132 provide an exclusion from … Continue reading
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