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Tax on Nonprofits Could Snare Companies, Too

Tax on Nonprofits Could Snare Companies, Too

A new excise tax on executive pay at tax-exempt entities may also apply to their affiliated for-profit companies, IRS guidance suggests.

By David McCann | June 11, 2019

Cadillac Tax, Proposed Delay Don’t Pass Smell Test

Human Capital & Careers

Cadillac Tax, Proposed Delay Don’t Pass Smell Test

The government's deceit regarding the tax on rich health plans, and a possible delay in its effective date, aren't doing plan sponsors any favors.

By David McCann | January 18, 2018

Don’t Count on ACA Repeal Anytime Soon

Risk & Compliance

Don’t Count on ACA Repeal Anytime Soon

Republicans may not be able to quickly dismantle President Obama's signature health-care law.

By David McCann | January 4, 2017

Modify, Not Replace, the ACA: Corporate Health Leader

Human Capital & Careers

Modify, Not Replace, the ACA: Corporate Health Leader

Save the good and revise the bad, says Brian Marcotte of the National Business Group on Health

By National Business Group on Health and Brian Marcotte | December 14, 2016

New Cures for Health Costs

Workplace Issues

New Cures for Health Costs

Innovative ways to engage employees offer hope for bringing health care spending under control.

By David McCann | May 25, 2016

Special Report: Managing Health Care Costs

Human Capital & Careers

Special Report: Managing Health Care Costs

Companies race against the clock and employ new strategies in their bid to avoid an onerous excise tax that takes effect in four years.

By David McCann | May 25, 2016

Employers Feeling Pain of Obamacare Compliance

Human Resources

Employers Feeling Pain of Obamacare Compliance

Half of the employers surveyed by Mercer say the additional administrative burden of proving compliance has been "very significant."

By Matthew Heller | April 13, 2016

Obamacare’s Cadillac Tax Must Be Repealed

Obamacare’s Cadillac Tax Must Be Repealed

Former Senate tax counsel Christopher Condeluci lays out a plan to replace the tax in a way that would meet both Democratic and Republican policy goals.

By Christopher Condeluci | November 18, 2015

Forces Join to Fight the ACA’s ‘Cadillac Tax’

Forces Join to Fight the ACA’s ‘Cadillac Tax’

Companies and others are loudly decrying the impending excise tax on high-cost health plans — and for good reason.

By David McCann | September 30, 2015

Rise in Health Plan Costs to Continue in 2016

Rise in Health Plan Costs to Continue in 2016

The rate of cost growth for health-care benefits is slowing but is still well above increases in the Consumer Price Index.

By Matthew Heller | September 17, 2015

National Sales Tax Wouldn’t Depress Consumer Spending: Study

National Sales Tax Wouldn’t Depress Consumer Spending: Study

When a tax on consumption is a "distinct percentage add-on," U.S. consumers tend to pay little attention, say researchers.

By Matthew Heller | April 13, 2015

IRS Begins Rule-Making for Tax on ‘Cadillac’ Plans

IRS Begins Rule-Making for Tax on ‘Cadillac’ Plans

More than 38% of large companies may be hit by the tax in 2018 unless they make changes to the design of their health plans.

By Matthew Heller | February 26, 2015

‘Cadillac’ Plans Aren’t Affordable Care

‘Cadillac’ Plans Aren’t Affordable Care

The excise tax on rich health-benefit plans slated to take effect in 2018 could be ruinous for some companies. Is it time to start worrying?

By David McCann | October 21, 2013