Breaking down tax reform changes to transportation benefits
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act removed employer deductions for most commuting expenses, including for tax-exempt companies.
Tax
10 regulatory issues facing small employers in 2018
Tax reform, paid leave laws and overtime regulations are some of the changes business owners are considering as they plan for the year ahead.
Paychex updates HCM platform to reflect new withholding rates
The payroll product was changed less than 24 hours after the Internal Revenue Service released its 2018 guidelines.
Healthcare, workforce flexibility top agenda of new SHRM CEO
The Society for Human Resource Management’s new chief talks trends, policy and the direction employers might see benefits moving forward.
`Never Trump’ CEO shares benefits of tax reform with employees
AutoNation chief Mike Jackson, who publicly broke with the GOP over Trump's nomination, is giving an array of benefits to employees who stay with the retailer for several years as a way to share the spoils of U.S. tax reform.
5 changes to retirement savings for 2018
Annual contribution limits for 401(k) plans have been raised to $18,500 this year, with catch-up contribution limits capped at $6,000.
Healthcare, workforce flexibility top agenda of new SHRM CEO
The Society for Human Resource Management’s new chief talks trends, policy and the direction employers might see benefits moving forward.
10 regulatory issues facing small employers in 2018
The list outlines the current standards business owners must follow and the anticipated changes that should be considered as they plan for the year ahead.
Benefits Think Tax reform and employee benefits – what to know now
The recently enacted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made significant changes to the Internal Revenue Code, making changes affecting employer-provided retirement, welfare and fringe benefits.
Arthur T. Phillips
Foley & Lardner LLP
5 big changes for retirees in 2018
Retirees will have to alter the way they file taxes under the new tax law, including making two years' worth of charitable donations every other year to exceed the standard deduction and itemize.
Wal-Mart raises hourly wage to $11 in wake of tax overhaul
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is boosting its starting hourly wage to $11 and delivering bonuses to employees, capitalizing on the U.S. tax overhaul to stay competitive in a tightening labor market.
How the tax overhaul expands 529 benefits
The law allows clients the ability to make tax-free withdrawals for elementary and secondary school expenses.
Benefits Think How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act impacts paid leave
The new law offers credits to employers who provide a paid family or medical leave policy while eliminating deductions for businesses with a legal history in sexual misconduct cases.
Tiana Seymore
Fox Rothschild
How workers can get the most out of 2018 financial resolutions
One strategy to enhance financial prospects is to get a part-time job via the gig economy.
Trump signs $1.5T tax cut in first major legislative win
The president signed the Republican tax-overhaul bill to little fanfare on Friday
Tips for avoiding costly RMD missteps
Missing required 401(k) minimum distributions are subject to a penalty equal to half the amount that should have been taken.
Trump asks Americans, ‘how’s your 401(k)?’ Here’s the answer
Although the current year has been good for participants, many workers are not investing in a retirement plan.
Year-end strategies to save money on taxes
Those who leave the workforce and are sitting on losing investments may do tax-loss harvesting, or they may donate their winning holdings to a charity to avoid the capital gains tax
How the GOP tax bill could affect small business 401(k)s
Legislation agreed upon by the House and Senate could impact whether or not small businesses offer retirement plans.
ACA mandate undone in GOP tax accord, threatening law
Mitch McConnell says the compromise tax bill from House and Senate negotiators will end the health law’s requirement that all individuals buy insurance or pay a fine.
