Reminder to Send ARPA COBRA Subsidy Expiration Notices
Believe it or not, it's almost time for COBRA subsidies provided under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to end. … Read More >
IRS Adds New Covered Reason for Voluntary FFCRA Paid Leave
The IRS has announced an update to its FAQs for employers voluntarily extending FFCRA emergency paid leave provisions from April … Read More >
IRS Provides Additional COBRA Subsidy FAQs
IRS Notice 2021-46 provides 11 additional FAQs about COBRA subsidies under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The guidance clarifies: … Read More >
IRS Guidance on Expanded EPSL and EFML Tax Credits
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) extended the FFCRA's EPSL/EFML tax credits for employers who voluntarily provide paid leaves for … Read More >
IRS Publishes 86 FAQs on ARPA COBRA Subsidies
Employers have been waiting for more detailed guidance on the COBRA subsidies that took effect April 1, 2021. With notices … Read More >
IRS Relief on Employment Tax Deposits Reduced for CAA and ARPA Credits
In IRS Notice 2021-24, the Treasury Department and IRS have announced relief for employers that reduce their payroll tax deposits … Read More >
Biden Calls on All Employers to Pay Time Off for the COVID-19 Vaccine
The President announced he "is calling on every employer in America to offer full pay to their employees for any … Read More >
DOL Publishes COBRA Subsidy Notices and Limited FAQs
On Wednesday, April 7, 2021, the Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) published a dedicated American Rescue Plan … Read More >
Exchange Open Enrollment Extended Through August 15, 2021
The federal public Exchange Marketplace healthcare.gov had already opened a 3-month special enrollment period from February 15, 2021, through May … Read More >
American Rescue Plan Increases 2021 Dependent Care Allowance to $10,500
One very short provision of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) allows up to $10,500 of dependent daycare … Read More >