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        "uri": "/2023/10/12/employee-retention-credit-update-why-is-irs-putting-a-pause-on-processing-new-claims/",
        "title": "Employee retention credit update: Why is IRS putting a pause on processing new claims?",
        "byline": "Robert Bloink and William H. Byrnes",
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        "prettyDate": "October 12, 2023",
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        "summary": "Because of aggressive marketing by firms encouraging small businesses to claim the pandemic-era tax break, the feds are worried about fraud, however, tax experts disagree on whether or not the 180-day extension is necessary.",
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        "uri": "/2023/05/16/secure-2-0-big-changes-to-401k-catch-up-contributions-in-2024/",
        "title": "SECURE 2.0: Big changes to 401(k) catch-up contributions in 2024",
        "byline": "Prof. Robert Bloink and Prof. William H. Byrnes",
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        "prettyDate": "May 16, 2023",
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        "summary": "For employers who wish to offer employees earning more than $145,000 a catch-up contribution option, they must first contact their plan recordkeeper to request the changes, which can sometimes take months to be implemented.",
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        "title": "'Clawing back' bonus compensation: How it's likely to impact the company 401(k)",
        "byline": "Prof. Robert Bloink and Prof. William H. Byrnes",
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        "prettyDate": "May 08, 2023",
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            "name": "Prof. Robert Bloink"
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        "summary": "When an employee fails to satisfy their obligations and elects to \"undo\" a bonus by taking a 401(k) deferral, it gets complicated when any funds deposited into the company 401(k) plan are now considered plan assets.",
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        "title": "DOL issues guidance for remote workers under FLSA, FMLA",
        "byline": "Prof. Robert Bloink and Prof. William H. Byrnes",
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        "prettyDate": "March 08, 2023",
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        "summary": "In a new memo, the labor department provides clarity on differentiating short breaks (less than 20 minutes) from longer meal breaks, as well as FMLA leave eligibility.",
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        "title": "Workers' comp coverage gaps with remote workers",
        "byline": "Prof. Robert Bloink and Prof. William H. Byrnes",
        "kicker": "Commentary",
        "prettyDate": "November 29, 2022",
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        "summary": "Employers with remote workers in various states will have to consider the laws of each state where they have an employee.",
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        "title": "After Dobbs: HSAs, FSAs, HRAs and abortion coverage",
        "byline": "Robert Bloink and William H. Byrnes",
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        "prettyDate": "August 05, 2022",
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        "summary": "Employers who offer tax-preferred health savings vehicles need to monitor this developing issue and understand the current rules to avoid running afoul of the law.",
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        "uri": "/2021/02/08/year-end-stimulus-what-changed-for-retirement-plan-participants-412-111470/",
        "title": "Year-end stimulus: What changed for retirement plan participants",
        "byline": "Robert Bloink and William H. Byrnes",
        "kicker": "Analysis",
        "prettyDate": "February 08, 2021",
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        "summary": "The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 did not continue much retirement-related relief into the new year.",
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        "uri": "/2020/08/10/secure-acts-401k-annuity-options-what-to-know-412-102237/",
        "title": "SECURE Act's 401(k) annuity options: Pros and cons",
        "byline": "William H. Byrnes and Robert Bloink",
        "kicker": "Commentary",
        "prettyDate": "August 10, 2020",
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        "summary": "More clients are likely to see an annuity option in their 401(k) plans soon, so it's important they're informed.",
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        "uri": "/2020/08/03/hra-expansion-boosts-concierge-medical-care-412-101746/",
        "title": "HRA expansion boosts concierge medical care",
        "byline": "Robert Bloink and William H. Byrnes",
        "kicker": "Expert Opinion",
        "prettyDate": "August 03, 2020",
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        "summary": "But watch out — the proposed regulations could affect HSA eligibility for some concierge care users.",
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        "title": "10 investment income tax questions, answered",
        "byline": "Robert Bloink and William H. Byrnes",
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        "prettyDate": "February 05, 2020",
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        "summary": "How the tax affects retirement income, Roth IRA conversions, capital gains and more.",
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