by Mark Holloway | February 22, 2019 | State and Local Issues, Tax Issues, Uncategorized
The commonwealth of Massachusetts announced the employer and employee contribution rates that will apply beginning on July 1, 2019, to finance the state’s paid family leave law. The law requires up to 12 weeks of paid family leave, up to 20 weeks of paid medical leave...
by Lisa L. Carlson | January 25, 2019 | FMLA, Tax Issues
The 2017 overhaul of federal tax rules added a new tax credit for employers beginning in 2018 that may be taken by an employer when they offer certain family and medical leave benefits (see our prior Alert). The IRS has now issued a tax form that employers can use to...
by Mark Holloway | September 26, 2018 | Tax Issues
Last year’s tax reform law, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Act), eliminated the rules allowing individuals to exclude from taxable income amounts an employer pays for some job-related moving expenses, except for certain active-duty members of the armed forces....
by Mark Holloway | August 13, 2018 | Compliance Services, Employer Mandate, Reporting & Disclosure, Tax Issues
By now, you’re likely aware that the IRS has sent hundreds of letters to employers indicating that they may owe penalties because of noncompliance with the ACA employer mandate. Penalties can occur when a full-time employee purchases coverage on a state insurance...
by Mark Holloway | June 8, 2018 | Tax Issues
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has proposed new rules to increase the number of employers required to file tax information electronically with the IRS. The new rules would apply to Forms W-2, 1099, the Affordable Care Act (ACA)-related 1095-C and other information...
by Mark Holloway | April 5, 2018 | Compliance Services, State and Local Issues, Tax Issues
Massachusetts has started mailing employer letters explaining the operation of a new tax assessment that will apply beginning on April 30. Unfortunately, the letter is confusing and could lead some employers to erroneously conclude they must designate their medical...
