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March 2017 Newsletter | 60 Day Delay Proposed for Fiduciary Rule | Spotlight on Financial Wellness Programs | New Final Rule for Disability Claims Procedures

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Hall Benefits Law Welcomes Leilani Robinson | HBL Office Expansion | Anne Tyler Hall Named 2017 Super Lawyer

Hall Benefits Law Welcomes Leilani Robinson  Hall Benefits Law is excited to announce the addition of attorney Leilani Robinson. Leilani earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Oregon Law School in Eugene, Oregon. Her legal career spans over a decade, with experience as a tax examiner, insurance litigation attorney, and most recently as an associate representing clients in retirement plan audits and advising Read More

February 2017 Newsletter | Trump on ACA and Fiduciary Rule | New IRS Guidance on Forfeitures | Medicare and Medicaid Disclosure Form Deadlines

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January 2017 Newsletter | First Quarter Compliance Calendar for Retirement and Health and Welfare Plans

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IRS Extends ACA Reporting Deadlines | Planning Ahead for 2017 | Questions for Retirement Plan Sponsors | From the United States Department of Labor

Don't Let 2017 Become a Question Mark Are you ready for 2017? As an employer or a plan sponsor, do you know what you need to do to become compliant or remain compliant with the regulations that govern Retirement Plans and Health and Welfare Benefits? Does your Executive Compensation plan satisfy the complex rules related to Code 409(A)? Do your compensation arrangements attract and retain top Read More

IRS Extends ACA Reporting Deadlines

The IRS issued Notice 2016-70 on November 18, 2016. The notice extends the due date by 30 days for businesses to provide Forms 1095-C and 1095-B to individuals. The new due date for furnishing these forms is March 2, 2017. It is important to note the filing deadline has NOT been extended and remains March 31, 2017 for electronic filing. Also, regulations allowing the IRS to give extensions of usp to 30 days to Read More

The Campaign and Beyond: Donald Trump on Healthcare and Employee Benefits

“Change is the only constant in life.” - Heraclitus, Greek Philosopher One week ago, more than 129 million Americans cast their ballots and chose the 45th President of the United States of America. How is the Trump presidency going to affect the world of ERISA and Employee Benefits Law? As a business owner, executive, or HR professional, how will policy changes over the coming years affect one’s ability to grow a Read More

Health and Welfare Plan Inflation-Adjusted Limits for 2017

IRS Releases 2017 Health and Welfare Plan Inflation-Adjusted Limits for 2017. Read More.   Read More

Health and Welfare Plan Inflation-Adjusted Limits for 2017

HR Alert October 2016 In order to avoid costly penalties and administratively burdensome correction procedures, plan sponsors must remain up-to-date with respect to applicable Health and Welfare plan limits. Yesterday,October 26, 2016, the IRS announced cost-of-living adjustments affecting 2017 dollar limitations for Health and Welfare plans and other related Health and Welfare Benefits items. We've included some of Read More

IRS Releases 2017 Retirement Plan Limits

IRS Releases 2017 Retirement Plan Limits. Read More.   Read More