Know the FMLA Notice Requirements

Whenever an employee needs to take leave under the Family Medical Leave Act, he or she must inform the company as soon as possible. Failure to notify the company within the time frame specified under the FMLA or failure to follow company policy for requesting FMLA...

ACA Affordability Threshold to Rise in 2019

The ACA requires that employers with 50 or more full-time-equivalent employees provide minimum essential coverage that is affordable — or face a penalty for not complying. The affordability requirement is satisfied if an employee’s premium for self-only coverage...

Is a 1031 Exchange Right for You?

A 1031 exchange, on the surface, is a simple yet powerful technique that helps real estate investors. It lets investors essentially “trade” properties while postponing taxes. But the rules are complicated, and there have been some recent changes investors...

The IRS Looks Into Executive Compliance

Executive compensation has evolved dramatically in recent years — in creativity, complexity and dollar value. How so? Stock options, deferred compensation, fringe benefits and other noncash alternative forms of compensation are becoming increasingly popular,...