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Immigration reform debate kicks off with bipartisan proposal
A bipartisan group of eight senators has launched the debate over comprehensive immigration reform with a statement of principles that includes the possibility of legal status for those currently in the country illegally. The “Bipartisan Framework for Comprehensive Immigration Reform” sets out four “basic pillars” for comprehensive reform.
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ACA update: DOL delays health insurance exchange notice distribution requirement
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has stated that the March 1, 2013 deadline for employers to distribute notices about the availability of health insurance exchanges has been delayed until the late summer or fall of 2013, which will coordinate with the open enrollment period for exchanges.
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ACA Update: IRS issues Q&As on Play or Pay proposed regulations
The IRS has issued the long awaited notice of proposed rulemaking on the employer shared responsibility for healthcare--better known as play or pay--that takes effect on January 1, 2014. The IRS has also issued questions and answers on the requirements of the proposed regulations.
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IRS proposes rules for withholding the ACA Additional Medicare Tax
IRS has issued proposed regulation on the Additional Medicare Tax (AMT) provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The proposed regulations provide guidance for employers and individuals relating to the implementation of AMT, including the requirement to withhold AMT on certain wages and compensation and the requirement to file a return reporting AMT.