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From Telehealth to Trump Accounts: Breaking Down the One Big Beautiful Bill’s Impact on Employee Benefits

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On July 4, 2025, Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) into law. Although most have focused on the sweeping tax reform included in the OBBB, a number of key employee benefits provisions are included in the...more

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Finally Received the Employee Retention Credit? Now What? A Guide to ERC Income Tax Consequences

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It appears that the flood gates have opened and that the IRS is finally processing and paying claims for the employee retention credit (ERC) en masse. After waiting a very long time (often years) with no contact from the IRS,...more

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IRS Changes Course on Income Tax Impact of Employee Retention Credit

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On March 20, 2025, the IRS updated its guidance to employers that claimed the employee retention credit (ERC). The updated guidance materially differs from prior IRS guidance of how and when employers should report the income...more

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Certain Canadian Corporations May Unknowingly be Subject to U.S. Federal Backup Withholding and Reporting Requirements With...

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Canadian corporations making dividend payments should ensure that they are compliant with U.S. federal backup withholding and reporting requirements to avoid potential U.S. federal income tax issues....more

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Treasury and IRS Issue Updated Domestic Content Guidance Under IRA and First Updated Elective Safe Harbor

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On January 16, the Treasury Department (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2025-08 (Notice), which provides an updated safe harbor (First Updated Elective Safe Harbor) that modifies and otherwise...more

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Employers Can Aid Wildfire Victims with Out-of-Pocket Expenses, Paid Leave, and Through Tax-Exempt Organizations

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Many individuals are in desperate need of funds due to injuries, damage, and other unexpected expenses caused by the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. Employers can aid wildfire victims with tax-free payments, paid leave, and...more

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IRS Issues Alerts and Begins Audit Activity Related to the Employee Retention Tax Credit

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The Employee Retention Tax Credit (“ERC”), enacted as a part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), is a fully refundable tax credit for employers, up to $26,000 per eligible employee. Because...more

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Employee Retention Tax Credits Update: IRS Warns Taxpayers to Beware

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On October 19, 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (“Service”) issued news release IR-2022-183, which was intended to warn employers using third-party promoters of Employee Retention Tax Credits (“ERTCs”).  ERTCs were created...more

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Tax Implications of the Inflation Reduction Act

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On August 7, 2022, the US Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act (House Resolution 5376), which contains tax, climate and healthcare provisions. The legislation is widely expected to be passed by the House of...more

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IRS Addresses Lingering Employer Questions Regarding COBRA Premium Assistance and Corresponding Tax Credits under the American...

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The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) provides for 100% premium assistance to certain qualified beneficiaries for continuation coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) for periods of...more

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IRS Provides Additional Clarity on Key SECURE Act Provisions

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On December 20th, before the outbreak of COVID-19 and the resulting pandemic, President Trump signed into law the Setting Every Community Up For Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (the “SECURE Act”) and the Bipartisan...more

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IRS Provides Carbon Capture Tax Credit Guidance and Safe Harbor

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On Feb. 20, 2020, the IRS issued Notice 2020-12 and Revenue Procedure 2020-12 regarding carbon capture tax credits (IRC Section 45Q). Notice 2020-12 (the begin construction notice) provides guidance to determine when...more

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