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Cafeteria-Plan DCAPs Get Temporary Boost from COVID-19 Relief Act

Employers use cafeteria plans to offer employees a menu of benefits. Among the most popular are enrollment in dependent care assistance programs (DCAPs).
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Business highlights in the new American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

Business highlights in the new American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

President Biden signed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) on March 11. Here's are several tax breaks and financial benefits for businesses.
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The Latest on COVID-related Deadline Extensions for Health Care Benefits

The Latest on COVID-related Deadline Extensions for Health Care Benefits

The DOL issued EBSA Disaster Relief Notice 2021-01. It clarifies the duration of some COVID-19-related deadline extensions to health care benefits plans.
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2021 Penalties for Health Benefits and Other Employer Plans

The DOL announced the 2021 annual adjustments to civil monetary penalties for many benefits-related violations. Fiducial has the highlights!
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IRS Issues Final Regs on ICHRAs. Here’s What You Need to Know

The IRS has issued final regs that clarify the application of employer shared responsibility provisions under the ACA. The regs also address ICHRAs.
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The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) Helps Prevent Surprise Billing

Have you heard much about the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA)? The CAA provides relief to individuals and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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What Is “Transparency” of Health Care Coverage?

What Is “Transparency” of Health Care Coverage?

Many employers pride themselves on transparency about how and with whom they do business. "Transparency,” however, also applies to group health care plans.
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COLAs Are Out for 2021’s Popular Fringe Benefits

COLAs Are Out for 2021’s Popular Fringe Benefits

The IRS released 2021 cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for a variety of tax-related limits. These include those related to many popular fringe benefits.
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