27
NOV
2018

The first domino has fallen: accelerating the death of payroll deduction

On October 16th, the first domino fell. The first state government (the Commonwealth of Kentucky) communicated their decision to discontinue all payroll deductions of voluntary benefits, starting in 2019. In short, this is a watershed event in accelerating the death of...
27
NOV
2018

Has Obamacare jeopardized the pre-taxing of voluntary benefits?

IRS rulings about the taxability of voluntary benefits paid for with pre-tax dollars through a Section 125 plan have always been an issue. But today, the move away from pre-taxing of VB is stronger than ever, led by the large broker houses, consultants, and the good old IRS. Read...