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IRS Issues Updated Employers Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

May 24, 2018

Recently the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued its 2018 Publication 15-B, which informs employers about employment tax treatment of fringe benefits.Updates include:the suspension of qualified bicycle commuting reimbursements from an employee’s income for any tax year after December 31, 2017 and before January 1, 2026;the suspension of the exclusion for qualified moving expense reimbursements from an … Continued

How to Use Discount Drug Programs | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

May 17, 2018

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Did you know that you can save time and money on your prescription drugs by simply signing up for a discount card online? With savings as much as 80% off, these discount cards keep your health care costs down even when the prices of prescriptions are sharply rising. At no cost to the patient, discount … Continued

Top 5 Social Media Tips That Can Benefit Every Agency | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

May 8, 2018

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The world is connected nowadays through our screens. Whether it be email, texting, websites, Facetime, or social media; we all use technology to connect us to others. According to Hubspot, an online marketing and sales software provider, consumers are on social networks more than ever before. They wrote:“In our survey of 1,091 global internet users, … Continued

IRS Changes Course (Again) and Restores 2018 HSA Family Limit to $6,900 | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

May 4, 2018

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On April 26th, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that the 2018 annual contribution limit to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for persons with family coverage under a qualifying High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is restored to $6,900. The single-coverage limit of $3,450 is not affected.This is the final word on what has been an unusual … Continued

Federal Employment Law Update April 2018 | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

April 30, 2018

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On April 6, 2018, the U.S. Department of Labor released a field assistance bulletin (FAB No. 2018-3) providing guidance concerning the Wage and Hour Division’s (WHD) enforcement of tip credit rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) after Congress amended the FLSA in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (act), Pub. L. No. 115-141, Div. … Continued

Discount Drug Programs | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

April 25, 2018

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Disability Insurance and why you need it! | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

April 18, 2018

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“Your most valued asset isn’t your house, car, or retirement account. It’s the ability to make a living.” No one foresees needing disability benefits. But, should a problem arise, the educated and informed employee can plan for the future by purchasing disability insurance to help cover expenses when needed.When you ask people what is the number … Continued

Higher Satisfaction Through Higher Education | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

April 11, 2018

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When evaluating employee benefits, essentials such as health and dental plans, vacation time and 401(k) contributions quickly come to mind. Another benefit employers should consider involves subsidizing learning as well as ambitions. Grants and reimbursements toward advanced degrees and continuing education can be a smart investment for both employers and employees.Educational benefits are strongly linked … Continued

The Rap on Wraps | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

April 10, 2018

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There’s a good chance you use a wrap document to help satisfy your Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) summary plan description (SPD) obligations. Yet if you look for a definition of wrap document in ERISA statutes or regulations, you will not find one. The wrap is not a defined term or required document; it … Continued

New Guidance on Tipped Wages | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

April 4, 2018

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The 2,232-page budget spending bill that was signed by President Trump on March 23, 2018, included an amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) prohibiting employers, managers, or supervisors from collecting or retaining tips made by employees, regardless of whether the employer takes a tip credit.This law essentially blocked the U.S. Department of Labor’s … Continued

IRS Issues Updated Employers Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

How to Use Discount Drug Programs | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

IRS Changes Course (Again) and Restores 2018 HSA Family Limit to $6,900 | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

Federal Employment Law Update April 2018 | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

Discount Drug Programs | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

Disability Insurance and why you need it! | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

Higher Satisfaction Through Higher Education | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

The Rap on Wraps | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

New Guidance on Tipped Wages | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

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