Insights

On April 29, 2020, the Departments of Labor and Treasury issued a notice that extends certain time frames affecting participants’ rights and plan obligations as they relate to various plan requirements.  The extensions of time periods cannot ...
On March 27, the CARES Act was signed into law. This legislation provides disaster relief to employers and employees in an effort to minimize the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill also introduces some important tax-advantaged provi...
This week, Alan Whitman, Chief Executive Officer of Baker Tilly, issued a video message to our clients.  If you did not receive it or have not had a chance to view it, I suggest you take an opportunity to do so when you find your next free minu...
Yesterday, the United States government took a significant next step in its fight against the continuing coronavirus pandemic.  The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, signed into law on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, aims to slow the progress...
As we approached the March 2, 2020 Form 1095-C issuance deadline, Baker Tilly Vantagen was proud to be able to report that all forms for contracted clients were released in compliance with the 2019 tax year’s extended issuance deadline.  With...
A new version of the I-9 employment eligibility verification form has been issued and will become the mandatory standard on May 1, 2020. Through April 30, employers may choose to use the previous edition dated July 17, 2017, but our recommendation...