How do you stop a mentally ill person from sitting down at the controls of a jetliner, or a nuclear power plant, or from holstering a gun for a night on the beat? Continue reading
As small and growing businesses evaluate employees’ compensation packages, fringe benefits are inevitably part of the discussion. Fringe benefits are a way to supplement employees’ salary and can often be offered tax-free. Tax-free fringe benefits help small businesses offer a richer compensation package and employees appreciate the workplace perks such as health benefits, on-site meals, and tuition reimbursement. Continue reading
The IRS will be sending multiple forms for tax year 2015 for employers to fill out and return to the IRS. These forms are the key to determine if individuals or employees have to pay a penalty or if they are really eligible to receive premium tax credits from the online Exchange/Marketplace. Please contact your broker, first, to distinguish if you are truly an Applicable Large Employer (ALE). Continue reading
Prescription drug spending increased 13.1% in the United States last year, attributed partly to an increase in spending for specialty drugs, according to Express Scripts Inc. Continue reading
By: Margaret Collins and Christie Smythe (Insurance Journal) March 2015
Buying homes, getting jobs … Continue reading
Taxes. It’s not the time of year small business owners look forward to. It’s complicated. It’s time consuming. And for some, it’s expensive. But, it doesn’t mean taxes need to be overwhelming. Continue reading
New York Times, Editorial Board, February 28, 2015
Senior Republicans in Congress are seeking … Continue reading
This year there will be new challenges for everyone that files taxes. There is a new employer reporting system for Health Plan Coverage that the IRS will need in order to collect data to see if we are eligible to avoid the individual penalty. Continue reading
