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ACA Reporting in 2018
In todays Failure to comply with ACA reporting requirements can…

The Benefits of an FSA
What health and savings benefits do you offer your employees? Nowadays,…

HSA Changes Are on the Horizon
On Wednesday, July 25th, the House of Representatives passed…

Taking Charge of HR Issues at Doctors' Offices
Everyone knows there is a big nursing shortfall, but, due to…

The 2018 1040 Form Shortened
The 2018 draft version of IRS form 1040 (U.S. Individual Income…

6 Inspiring TED Talks to Watch Today
Are you looking for some inspiration today? TedTalks are a great…

Importance of COBRA Outsourcing
Nowadays, you can have many of your HR functions outsourced to…

4 Resume-Reviewing Mistakes You're Probably Making
A quick Google search for "resume mistakes" will land you in…

Best Practices: FMLA Call-In Procedures
Nowadays, it’s common for businesses to have an employee absence…

BASIC is Excited to Announce Our New Website Coming Soon!
On Monday, July 2nd BASIC will be unveiling a brand new website!…


IRS Releases Affordability Rate for 2019
IRS issued Revenue Procedure 2018-34, which increases the affordability…

Free Webinar: The Interaction of HRA, FSA, and HSA
Sep 12 - 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM EDT
1.0 HRCI & SHRM CE Credits
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Employee Record Retention: Are You Keeping Records Long Enough?
Keeping accurate and comprehensive employee records is an enormously…

Making a Mid-year Payroll Switch Doesn’t Have to be Difficult
Traditionally, business owners switch payroll providers at the…

Maximum Annual HSA Contribution Increased
BASIC Compliance Alert
Maximum Annual HSA Contribution Increased…

Employer Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, passed at the tail end of 2017, included…

IRS Releases Adjustments and Maximum HSA Contribution 2019
The IRS has just issued Revenue Procedure 2018-30, which provides…

Why You Really Want High Employee Engagement
The concept of employee engagement is complex because it manifests…
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