Dec 12, 2019 | Industry News, Regulatory Updates, Retirement Services
The Internal Revenue Service announced that employees in 401(k) plans will be able to contribute up to $19,500 in 2020. In addition, dollar limitations for pension plans and other retirement-related items for tax year 2020 were announced. Highlights of changes for...
IRS Releases Inflation-Adjusted Limits for HSAs and HDHPs for 2020
Aug 8, 2019 | Industry News, Regulatory Updates
On May 28, 2019, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2019-25 to announce the inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs) for 2020.  Here’s a breakdown of these increases. Annual Contribution Limits for 2020 For...
Get Ready for Taxes: Safekeeping Tax Records Helps for Future Filing
Jan 8, 2019 | Industry News, Regulatory Updates
How long should you keep Tax Records? The IRS generally recommends keeping copies of tax returns and supporting documents at least three years. Employment tax records should be kept at least four years after the date that the tax becomes due or paid, whichever is...
IRS Issues Standard Mileage Rates for 2019
Jan 2, 2019 | Industry News, Regulatory Updates
The Internal Revenue Service on December 14, 2018 issued the 2019 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Beginning on January 1, 2019, the standard mileage...
IRS announces 2019 Percentage Method Tables for Income Tax
Dec 13, 2018 | Industry News, Regulatory Updates
The IRS announced Notice 1036 which includes information on the percentage method tables for tax withholding, withholding adjustment for Nonresident aliens, Withholding on Supplemental wages, and much more. Withholding allowance amounts for payroll periods have...
Pay Equity and Salary History Bans
Dec 7, 2018 | Industry News, Regulatory Updates
Pay Equity Laws Employers need to be aware Pay Equity Laws are not new. The Federal Equal Pay Act was passed in 1963. Many states have passed similar laws which have been around for decades. However, enforcement of these state laws is picking up steam, and more...