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IRS Issues Deadline Relief for Michigan Storm Victims
The IRS has issued a news release announcing the postponement of certain tax-related deadlines for Michigan victims of severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes. The tax…
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IRS Proposes Electronic Filing Requirements for Certain Information Returns
The IRS has released a pre-publication version of proposed regulations amending rules intended to increase the filing of electronic returns in accordance with the Taxpayer…
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IRS Releases Updated EPCRS Guidance
The IRS has released Revenue Procedure 2021-30, which contains long-awaited guidance updating the Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System (EPCRS). Plan sponsors use EPCRS to correct…
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Ascensus Expands Employee Benefits Administration and Compliance Capabilities with Agreement to Acquire UnifyHR
Fortifies Expertise in ACA Compliance, COBRA Administration, and Eligibility Verification Services Within Health & Benefits Line of Business Ascensus—whose technology and expertise help millions of…
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IRS Again Extends Temporary Relief from Physical Presence Requirement for Retirement Plan Consents
The IRS issued Notice 2021-40, extending guidance released under Notice 2020-42 and previously extended by Notice 2021-03, which provided temporary relief from the physical presence…
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FuturePlan by Ascensus Appoints Aaron McIsaac as Divisional Vice President for Southern California
Experienced Sales Leader Will Continue to Oversee Organization’s Northwest/Central Region FuturePlan by Ascensus—a leading national retirement third-party administrator (TPA) that specializes in the delivery of…
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FuturePlan by Ascensus Expands Sales Team
Jay Hollis, John Krzeminski, and Lou DePonte Join Organization to Facilitate Continued Institutional Growth and Offer Enhanced Regional Support FuturePlan by Ascensus—a leading national retirement…
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Several Health Savings Bills Proposed
Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE) recently introduced two bills aimed at providing more flexibility for the use of health savings accounts (HSAs). Senate bill 2113 proposes…
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Supreme Court Leaves Affordable Care Act In Place
On June 17, 2021, the United States Supreme Court held that the plaintiffs did not have standing to pursue an action under the Patient Protection…
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IRS Issues Final Regulations for Mandatory Deadline Postponements Related to Federally Declared Disasters
The IRS has released final regulations regarding the mandatory 60-day postponement of deadlines for certain time-sensitive, tax-related acts in circumstances of federally declared disasters, implemented…