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What Is an Employee Benefits Consultant and What Do They Do?

Fringe Benefit Analysts

Benefits consultants are also aware of federal and state laws that regulate group health insurance and retirement plans, and how to correctly report all benefits packages to the IRS. Of course, in the end, a credible CPA is always the best resource when it comes to tax planning. Administer Packages for Employees.

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Understanding the cost of employee benefits & what it means for your company

Genesis HR Solutions

Insurance types: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plans. Tax-preferred plans: Health flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, health reimbursement accounts, transportation accounts, and more. 401(k) and retirement plans.

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AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT CONTAINS MANY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS RELATED PROVISIONS

Benefits Notes

While employers (for self-insured plans and multi-employer plans) or insurance carriers (for fully insured plans) are responsible for the COBRA subsidy, the paying entity is entitled to take a federal tax credit against payroll taxes. Tax Credit.