November 8, 2017 HitesmanLaw, P.A. previously issued an alert describing the impact of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1) on employee benefits if it passed as presented.  One…

11/03/2017 Yesterday, November 2, 2017, The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1) was introduced in the House of Representatives, the first step in an attempt by Congress to reform…

Yesterday, October 31, 2017, the Internal Revenue Service released Notice 2017-67 providing additional guidance on Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangements (“QSEHRAs”).  The attorneys of HitesmanLaw, P.A. are reviewing the Notice,…

On Wednesday, October 25, 2017, Darcy Hitesman, along with Jason P. Lacey (attorney – Foulston Siefkin LLP), will be discussing governmental and church group health plans and what rules apply during a…

The IRS released Revenue Procedure 2017-58, which contains cost-of-living adjustments for various tax-related amounts that are indexed for inflation.  As indicated in this guidance, the IRS has decided to increase…

Yesterday, President Trump signed an executive order (the “Order”) that may ultimately impact the manner in which some employers provide health coverage to their employees.  The Order directs federal regulatory…

We are aware of recent IRS audit activity in which the IRS assessed tax liability against employers due to the absence of a compliant written plan document.  These situations provide…

Despite lots of talk and various attempts, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), has not been repealed, replaced, or even reworked.  ACA remains the law, including the annual filing requirements using…

On Wednesday, September 27, 2017, Darcy Hitesman, along with Aline Haffner (attorney and Senior Consultant, EBIA Learning, at Thomson Reuters), will be discussing latest developments affecting employer group health plans…

On Thursday, July 27, 2017, Darcy Hitesman, along with Jason P. Lacey (attorney and partner with Foulston Siefkin LLP), will be discussing stop-loss insurance for self-insured health plans during a…