IRS updates Q&A on the COBRA reduction act.

by Ted

More information on the COBRA reduction act can be found on the IRS web site. http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=204708,00.html There are now four sections of questions covering: Administration and eligibility Form preparation Reporting and documentation Taxability and recapture Much of the material here was updated on 3/19/09. Important Highlight: FP-17 Q. Does a COBRA premium assistance credit reduce […]

COBRA: Answers for Employers

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http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=204708,00.html Please see the article for full details… Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, certain individuals who are eligible for COBRA continuation health coverage, or similar coverage under State law, may receive a subsidy for 65 percent of the premium. These individuals are required to pay only 35 percent of the premium. […]

IRS Releases Information to Help Employers Claim COBRA Medical Coverage Credit on new 941

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IR-2009-15, Feb. 26, 2009 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today released new detailed information that will help employers claim credit for the COBRA medical premiums they pay for their former employees. The IRS unveiled new information on this Web site, IRS.gov, that includes an extensive set of questions and answers for employers. In addition, […]