Taxation of Benefits

Thursday, April 17, 2025

As employers offer a variety of different benefits to employees and their family members, there is often confusion about how to correctly handle taxation. This includes both the question of whether the premiums should be paid pre-tax or after-tax as well as whether the benefit received under the plan is tax-free or not. This webinar will go over some of the most common benefit types and address the associated tax rules, which may vary depending upon which benefits and individuals involved.

2025 Swerve: Redirecting the Benefits Conversation

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Join us for an exclusive seminar designed for forward-thinking HR executives who are ready to reimagine and redirect the benefits conversation. This annual conference is designed to provide you with fresh perspectives on the critical topics shaping the future of employee benefits and HR.

Hosted at the state-of-the-art Indianapolis Colt’s practice facility, this event offers a rare opportunity to experience an exclusive venue while diving into the latest trends and challenges in HR. Network with your peers, gain insights from industry experts, and uncover innovative approaches to elevating your benefits and HR strategy.

Space is limited, so secure your spot and register today!

SHRM Credits are available for event attendees. Virtual registration is also available.

Affordability for Medical Coverage

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Whether an employer offers affordable medical coverage impacts eligibility for premium tax credits toward individual Marketplace coverage. In addition, applicable large employers must offer affordable medical coverage if they want to avoid employer shared responsibility rules under §4980H. Therefore, it is important for employers to understand and communicate whether coverage offered under an employer-sponsored group health plan is “affordable.” We’ll dive into the details of how to calculate a medical plan’s affordability for employees and their family members to help employers when setting plan contribution rates. In addition, for applicable large employers, we’ll address how to use the affordability safe harbors and how to report offers of coverage to avoid §4980H(b) penalties.

Future In Focus: 2026 Economic Outlook

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Get the knowledge and insights you need to thrive in today’s uncertain economic climate.

Reserve your spot for our upcoming economic seminar and join us as we share financial market trends, projected changes in the economic landscape, and business strategies and tactics to help you navigate the future with confidence!

Virtual registration is also available. 

Common Employer Questions

Thursday, June 26, 2025

This month we’ll address some of the most common benefit compliance questions we’re helping employers work through in 2025. The topics will range from everyday compliance issues (e.g., mid-year election changes) that continue to cause confusion, to struggles with how to comply with recent additions or changes to compliance requirements in accordance with the ever-changing laws and regulations.