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Top year-end IRA reminders from the IRS

December 7, 2015

Max out your contribution and deduction limits. This is $5,500 ($6,500 if 50 or older), to a traditional or Roth IRA. This also applies to each person in a marriage,...…

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Plan now to Use Health Flexible Spending Arrangements in 2016

November 12, 2015

Contribute up to $2,550; $500 Carryover Option Available to Many. The Internal Revenue Service today reminded eligible employees that now is the time to begin planning to take full advantage...…

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Summary of Sick Leave Law

November 3, 2015

The State of Oregon passed a law on June 22, 2015 requiring employers to provide protected sick time to all employees. This new law goes into effect as of January...…

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The ACA rules are complex. We have ACA specialists who can help.

October 29, 2015

Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), every employer with 50 or more full-time employees (including full-time equivalent employees) must report information about its 2015 workforce and health plans to...…

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Healthy Employees for a Healthy Workplace and Reduced Taxes

October 15, 2015

Nearly a third of small businesses say finding a health insurance plan that fits a wide variety of employees' needs is their biggest frustration, according to CEB Research. Accountants, as...…

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Health Coverage Reporting – Start Now!

September 17, 2015

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) adds significant new reporting requirements for most employers, especially those with 50+ employees during 2015. The ACA requires completely new reporting requirements and forms that...…

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