In this issue: Flu Vaccination Questions: Here are some key questions about the vaccine with answers from the CDC. Go With the Flow: Aquatic Exercise: Water workouts have special advantages for exercisers. Healthy Choices, Healthy Pregnancy: Staying well throughout your pregnancy starts before conception, with knowledge and a positive lifestyle. Grocery Store Lessons: No matter …
Contribution & Benefit Limits 2016 Limit 2017 Limit Section 401(k), 403(b), or 457(b) annual deferral $18,000 $18,000 SIMPLE plan annual deferral $12,500 $12,500 Section 415 maximums Annual benefit from defined $210,000 $210,000 benefit plan Annual additions to defined contribution plan $53,000 $54,000 Maximum IRA contribution $5,500 $5,500 Catch-up contribution limits Retirement plan $6,000 $6,000 SIMPLE plan …
Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals are required to have health insurance, while applicable large employers (ALEs) are required to offer health benefits to their full-time employees. In order for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to verify that (1) individuals have the required minimum essential coverage, (2) individuals who request premium …
In this issue: Legal Updates & Reminders 22: Texas judge issues a temporary injunction, delaying implementation of the new overtime rules set to be effective Dec. 1. 14: New I-9 form is rolled out, for implementation in January 2017 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Temporary Injunction on Implementation of the New Overtime Rules: A Blessing or a Curse?? …