The IRS announced that starting in 2024, employees can contribute up to $23,000 into their 401(k), 403(b), most 457 plans or the Thrift Savings Plan for federal employees. That’s an increase of $500 from the 2023 limits. The catch-up contribution limit for employees ages 50… [Read more]
California to Increase Paid Sick Leave starting January 1, 2024
Beginning January 1, 2024, California employers will need to provide 40 hours or five days per year of paid sick leave, a 16 hour or 2 day increase per year over the current practice. Employers have two (2) methods available when granting paid sick leave… [Read more]
IRS Delays Change for 401(k) Catch Up Contributions for 2 Years
Under section 603(c) of the SECURE 2.0 Act, catch-up contributions from participants in 401(k), 403(b), or governmental 457(b) plans earning $145,000 or more must be made as Roth contributions. Initially, the provisions of section 603 applied to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2023. The… [Read more]
2024 ACA Employer Shared Responsibility – Affordabilty Criteria
The Internal Revenue Service has issued Revenue Procedure 2023-29 to implement the 2024 index adjustments for certain Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) contribution percentages used to determine affordability under the law’s employer shared responsibility mandate. Background. Under the ACA, contribution percentages are used to determine: (i)… [Read more]
Is It Heat Exhaustion or Heat Stroke? How Can You Tell the Difference?
As we move into the warmer summer months, we need to keep in mind that staying hydrated is key to avoiding heat related illnesses. During those hot days when you are basking in the sun, know the symptoms and differences between heat exhaustion and heat… [Read more]