When to Call Your ERISA Benefits Attorney

If you are responsible for the administration of your company’s retirement plan, you probably reach out to the plan’s record-keeper and investment advisor on a frequent basis.  With the extensive bundled services offered by many record-keepers, you may wonder why you even need the name of an ERISA benefits attorney in your contacts list.  An …

Innovative 401(k) Plan Benefit for Employees with Student Loan Repayments

Many recent college graduates find it difficult to make contributions to their employer’s 401(k) plan as they have significant student loan repayments which take precedence in their budget.  By failing to make 401(k) deferrals, these employees may miss out on employer matching contributions as well as earnings on the deferrals and match. The IRS has …

IRS Releases Draft W-4 to Comply with Tax Law Changes: Four Things Employers Need to Know Now

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) has created many changes for individuals and employers, including the way that employers calculate wage withholding for their employees. Employers need to be aware of the new methodologies for calculating individual income tax withholding, and need to prepare for the use of new forms. To that end, the …