For 2018, the IRS has raised the dollar limit on employee contributions to health flexible spending accounts (FSAs) by $50. Tax-exclusion limits were also raised for transit benefits and adoption assistance programs. During open enrollment, encourage employees to take advantage of tax-excluded benefits.
2018 FSA Contribution Cap Rises to $2,650
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IRS Issues New Withholding Tables for 2018
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Senate Won't Vote on Last-Ditch ACA Repeal Attempt
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Ready or Not, New Disability Claims Procedures Took Effect April 1
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New procedures for processing disability claims, as required by the Labor Department, took effect on April 1, 2018. Employer-sponsored...
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Courts Have Dueling Interpretations of FLSA’s Fluctuating Workweek
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Viewpoint: What If Employees Are Absent Beyond What Their FMLA Certification Allows?
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