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IRS Warns Companies are Making False Statements About Health Plan Reimbursements

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In IR-2024-65 (the “IR”), the IRS warns taxpayers that some companies are misrepresenting the circumstances under which food and wellness expenses can be paid or reimbursed under health flexible spending arrangements (“health...more

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What Medical Expenses Qualify as Tax Deductible Under Section 213 Of The Internal Revenue Code?

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On March 17, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued new frequently asked questions (FAQs) addressing whether certain costs related to nutrition, wellness, and general health are medical expenses under Sec. 213 of the...more

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Can Employees Pay for Cord Blood Storage with an HRA, FSA or HSA?

The blood remaining in the umbilical cord after childbirth contains stems cells which may be used in a variety of medical treatments. Many parents of newborns are seeking to save this “cord blood”, either with the hopes of...more

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Same-Gender Marriage Implications for Employee Benefit Plans

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In the summer of 2013, the Supreme Court issued a decision in U.S. v. Windsor, striking down a key provision of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and eliminating the requirement that federal law recognize only marriages...more

Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP

New IRS Guidance on Same-Sex Spouses and Cafeteria Plans

Action by December 31st Required for Safe Harbor - Yesterday, the IRS issued specific guidance on how employers can address issues arising from the change in tax treatment for same-sex spouses under cafeteria plans. ...more

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