In IRS Notice 2018-94, the IRS announced an extension for furnishing 2018 IRS Forms 1095-B (Health Coverage) and 1095-C (Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage), from January 31, 2019, to March 4, 2019. The IRS issued this extension in response to requests by employers, insurers, and other providers of health insurance coverage that additional
IRS Reverses the $50 HSA Reduction for 2018
We recently informed you that the IRS reduced the 2018 health savings account (“HSA”) contribution limit for individuals with family coverage to $6,850.00 despite having previously announced that such limit was $6,900. Because of compelling comments from stakeholders, the IRS reversed this decision in Revenue Procedure 2018-27 and the contribution limit for individuals with family
IRS Reduces HSA Contribution Amount for Current Year
In 2017, the IRS released the 2018 inflation-adjusted figures for contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). The contribution limits for HSAs associated with High Deductible Health Plans was increased to $3,450 for individuals with self-only coverage and to $6,900 for individuals with family coverage. In December, the President signed the tax reform bill commonly known
2018 Tax Reform Series: Change to Employer Deduction Rules
This is the sixth article in our series covering the various tax and employee benefits-related changes contained in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act signed by the President on December 22, 2017.
One surprising change made by the Act, summarized below, is the elimination of the employer deduction for certain settlement payments made in the
2018 Tax Reform Series: New Excise Tax on “Excess” Executive Compensation Paid by Tax-Exempt Employers
This is the fifth article in our series covering the various employee benefits-related changes contained in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act signed by the President on December 22, 2017.
Some of the most fundamental changes under the Act in the employee benefits and executive compensation arena impact executive compensation paid by tax-exempt employers and
2018 Tax Reform Series: Executive Compensation Changes for Publicly Held Entities
This is the fourth article in our series covering the various employee benefits-related changes contained in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act signed by the President on December 22, 2017.
In addition to the changes we have already discussed in this blog, the Act made significant changes to the taxation of executive compensation arrangements through
Employers Rejoice – IRS Announces Filing Extension for Furnishing 2017 Forms 1095-B and 1095-C and Continued Good Faith Transition Relief
In IRS Notice 2018-06, the IRS announced a 30-day automatic extension for the furnishing of 2017 IRS Forms 1095-B (Health Coverage) and 1095-C (Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage), from January 31, 2018 to March 2, 2018. This extension was made in response to requests by employers, insurers, and other providers of health insurance
Major Changes to Executive Compensation Tax Rules Loom
On December 2, 2017, the U.S. Senate passed its version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which follows a prior passage on November 16, 2017, of a House version of the tax bill. The bills must now be reconciled by a joint committee of House and Senate members, but both bills would make significant
The Proposed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Would Make Sweeping Changes to Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits
On November 2, 2017, the U.S. House of Representatives unveiled the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1) (the “Bill”) as part of proposed tax reform legislation. The Bill is sweeping in scope and provides for significant changes to the U.S. Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”), including in the area of executive compensation and employee
New Guidance on Taxation of Contributions and Benefits Under New York State’s Paid Family Leave Program
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance (the “Department”) recently provided guidance regarding the taxation of contributions made under, and benefits paid under, New York State’s new paid family leave program (“Program”). After reviewing applicable law and other guidance, and after consulting with the Internal Revenue Service regarding the appropriate tax treatment of