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The information and content contained in this blog are for general informational purposes only, and does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice. As always, for specific questions concerning your health or 401(k) plans, please consult your own ERISA attorney or professional advisor.
Updated Penalty Amounts for ERISA 401(K) and Welfare Plans
On January 23, 2019, the DOL published annual adjustments to the civil monetary penalties for certain ERISA violations applicable to 401(k) plans. Legislation enacted in 2015 requires these adjustments to be issued by January 15 of each year, but the
IRS Releases Updated Form 2441: Child & Dependent Care Expenses
The IRS recently released a 2018 Form 2441 along with instructions. Form 2441 is: used to report Child and Dependent Care expenses; filed by the taxpayer parallel to the filing of their Form 1040 (to determine available dependent care tax credit);
Fiduciaries Beware! Two Recent Cases Expose Potential Grounds for ERISA Liability
The path of an ERISA fiduciary has long been fraught with uncertainty and paved with obstacles, including the seeming potential for liability for nearly every plan-related business decision. We take a quick look below at two recent pending case developments
ERISA Regulations Often Preempt State Laws: Welfare Plans
In the world of employer compliance, it’s common to fall through Alice’s rabbit hole and end up completely confused about which laws apply to a specific situation. To start the year on the right foot, remember that federal laws governing