The IRS issued initial guidance on the application of Sec. 83(i), which allows certain employees to defer recognition of income attributable to the receipt or vesting of qualified stock.
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IRS issues guidance on disallowance of deductions for parking fringe benefits
The IRS issued guidance outlining how to determine the amount of parking expense that is nondeductible under Sec. 274(a)(4) when employers provide parking for their employees.
Federal agencies issue proposed rules on health reimbursement arrangements
The Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services departments proposed rules for health reimbursement arrangements, which can be used in coordination with individual health insurance if certain requirements are met.
Certain moving expenses incurred in 2017 not subject to withholding and employment tax in 2018
Employer reimbursements made in 2018 of qualified moving expenses incurred prior to 2018 in connection with a move that occurred prior to Jan. 1, 2018, may be excluded from employees’ wages and gross income despite the suspension of the exclusion for tax years 2018 through 2025.
IRS releases guidance on new paid family and medical leave tax credit
Sec. 45S requires that an eligible employer for purposes of claiming the family and medical leave credit must have in place a written policy meeting certain requirements.
2019 pension plan inflation adjustments are released
The IRS released updated figures for retirement plan contribution limits for 2019.
IRS explains disallowance of qualified transportation fringe benefits for parking
The IRS issued guidance outlining how to determine the amount of parking expense that is nondeductible under Sec. 274(a)(4) when employers provide parking for their employees.
Initial guidance issued on Sec. 83(i) deferral election for private company equity grants
The IRS issued initial guidance on the application of Sec. 83(i), which allows certain employees to defer recognition of income attributable to the receipt or vesting of qualified stock.
Question-and-answer guidance issued on paid family and medical leave credit
The IRS released guidance on the new Sec. 45S tax credit for employers that provide paid medical and family leave.
Inflation adjustments issued for qualified retirement plans
The IRS updated figures for retirement plan contribution limits for 2019.
Health reimbursement arrangement rules are issued in proposed form
The Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services departments proposed rules for health reimbursement arrangements, which can be used in coordination with individual health insurance if certain requirements are met.
Rules issued on paid family and medical leave credit
The IRS released guidance on the new Sec. 45S tax credit for employers that provide paid medical and family leave.
Stock options not taxable income under RRTA
The Supreme Court holds that employee stock options are not ‘money remuneration’ under the Railroad Retirement Tax Act.
5 key benefits of cash balance plans
These plans offer much greater flexibility than traditional defined benefit plans, which have more
rigid requirements.
Why small business owners should have a qualified retirement plan
Increasing contributions can qualify some business owners for additional tax deductions.
Coping with the new entertainment expense and transportation fringe benefit rules
This article addresses two common business expenses whose tax rules changed beginning Jan. 1, 2018.
IRS adjusts HSA limits for 2018, announces 2019 limits
The IRS issued the inflation-adjusted contribution limits for 2019 for health savings accounts.
If and when to borrow from a qualified retirement plan
This article analyzes how an employee should decide whether to borrow from his or her qualified retirement plan.
IRS issues HSA contribution limits for 2019
The IRS issued the inflation-adjusted contribution limits for 2019 for health savings accounts.
Qualified equity grants: A welcome alternative for startup companies
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provides an alternative designed to help ease the burden on employees receiving stock.
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