U.S. Senators Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), Richard Durbin (D-IL), Tom Harkin (D-IA), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) have introduced the Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act, legislation that would reduce illegal tobacco…
DetailsFacing the threat of a contempt of court charge, merchant groups opposed to the pending $7.25 billion class-action settlement involving Visa Inc. and MasterCard Inc. over interchange or “swipe” fees…
DetailsIn March, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a revised Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. All individuals hired for employment in the United States are required to complete…
DetailsEnforcement to Begin in NovemberOn May 23, 2013, USDA released a final rule which amends the country of origin labeling (COOL) regulations. The final rule has been issued to respond…
DetailsThe U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has asked federal partners to help disseminate information about the Affordable Care Act’s new Health Insurance Marketplace. Please see the…
DetailsAs part of Obamacare, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released its guidelines for employment-based wellness programs. WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued…
DetailsOther businesses plan to increase worker contributions to health care or halt employer-subsidies of dependents. WASHINGTON – Approximately 20% of retailers will reduce worker hours before the Affordable Care Act…
DetailsThe Supreme Court has decided not to hear an E15-related case. The lawsuit relates to EPA’s 2011 finalized waivers to allow for 2001 and newer vehicles to run on higher…
DetailsJuly 2, 2013 Washington Counsel Ernst & Young The Department of the Treasury announced on July 2, 2013 in a blog post that employer shared responsibility payments under the Affordable Care…
DetailsJuly 3, 2013By Michael Cohn: ACCOUNTING TODAY The Obama administration has decided to postpone the employer responsibility payment and insurance reporting requirements under the Affordable Care Act for one year to…
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