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IRS Issues Specifications for Employer-Provided Substitute ACA Forms
The IRS has issued specifications for Employer-provided substitute ACA forms.
Are Employers Smart to Deal with Student Debt?
In recent decades, a college education has become accessible to more Americans than ever before. Since most families or individuals can’t write a check for a full year’s tuition, student loans are one way to finance that attractive education. Students loans are often touted as “good debt,” worthwhile money spent that, with low interest rates and career advances, can improve credit and long-term earning prospects.
STatus of Court Case Challenging ACA Constitutionality
On Dec. 14, 2018, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas declared that the ACA individual mandate is unconstitutional and declared that the rest of the ACA is unconstitutional.
Make Your Employer Brand More Purposeful
Branding is big news. Beyond hoping to boost sales and profits through consumer-facing brands, branding is also a critical component for companies in their roles as employers. As budgets are being made and communications planned for 2019, there are ste…
IRS Extends Due Date to Furnish ACA Forms to Participants and Provides Good Faith Penalty Relief
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2018-94 to extend the due date to furnish 2018 Forms 1095-B and 1095-C to individuals. The due date moves from January 31, 2019, to March 4, 2019.
Culture Questions
With unemployment continuing at historically low numbers, it’s up to employers to win sought-after candidates. During an interview, employers are likely ready for the culture question.
HHS Releases Inflation-Adjusted Federal Civil Penalty Amounts
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued its Annual Civil Monetary Penalties Inflation Adjustment.
Happier Holidays, the HR Way
Most people, according to a new survey featured in HR Dive, have the greatest sense of belonging in their own homes. That may not be surprising news, but what is interesting is that one third of respondents felt the greatest sense of belonging in their…
IRS Releases Final Forms and Instructions for 2018 ACA Reporting
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released instructions for both the Forms 1094-B and 1095-B and the Forms 1094-C and 1095-C and Forms 1094-B, 1095-B,1094-C, and 1095-C.
Giving Thanks in the Office
While our personal lives may offer plenty of opportunities to give thanks, it’s also important to make a habit of it in our professional lives, according to an article in the Cobb Business Journal. Few people in a study cited expressed gratitude for th…