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An Overview of Wage Garnishments
A wage garnishment is a legal process that requires an employer…

The 2018 Tax Wrap-Up
The tax reform passed at the end of 2017 runs to about 70,000…

Qualified Small Employer HRAs Are Our Specialty
Since the long awaited passing of the 21st Century Cures Act…

IRS Releases New Cost-of-Living Adjusted Limits and PCORI Fees for 2019
Most people are aware that there are annual increases in Social…

ACA & the IRS – Pay or Play Penalties are here and most likely to stay.
The IRS is issuing ACA proposed Penalty Notices to employers.…

New AZ miniCOBRA
Starting January 1st, 2019, small employers in Arizona offering…

The IRS has just extended the ACA Form 1095 Deadline
Deadline for Furnishing Employee Statements Extended from
January…

Benefit Plan Limits Announced for 2019
The Internal Revenue Service announced in Revenue Procedure 2018-57…

IRS Updates PCORI Fee
In Notice 2018-85, the IRS that the adjusted applicable amount…

Investigating the Advantages of Outsourcing Payroll
As fulfilled and engaged as your employees may be with their…

Avoid Common HR Mistakes
Human resources may sound and look like a straightforward topic,…

BASIC’s HRA Plan Flexibility
Rising healthcare costs can make it difficult to choose what…

Beyond BASIC - charity: water
During the third quarter many companies regard this time…

Rob Hayes Recognized by WEX Health for Outstanding Achievements
PORTAGE, Mich., Sept. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Rob Hayes,…

The Ins and Outs of Virtual Offices
Working from home adds flexibility to your work-life balance.…

Hiring Right the First Time
You're in the market for a new superstar for your business but…

Time and Attendance Should be the First Step in Growing Your Business
Time and Attendance Should be the First Step in Growing Your…

Service Spotlight: The Advantages of a Stacked Card
HSAs (Health Savings Accounts) are quickly increasing in popularity…

How to Establish Phone and Email Etiquette in the Office
No one likes an office with pages and pages of behavioral rules…
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