Author Archives: Chris Johnson

IRS Issues Additional ARPA COBRA Subsidy Guidance Notice 2021-46

On July 26, 2021, in Notice 2021-46 (the “Notice”), the IRS issued additional guidance for [...]

IRS Notice 2021-31: Subsidy Calculation and Claiming the Credit

IRS Notice 2021-31 (“Notice”) was published on May 18, 2021, and contained guidance on the [...]

IRS Guidance for COBRA Subsidy: Involuntary Terminations and Reduction of Hours

On May 18, 2021, the IRS released much anticipated guidance under IRS Notice 2021-31 supplying [...]

IRS Issues Guidance on Taxability of Dependent Care FSA for 2021 & 2022

On May 10, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service issued guidance Notice 2021-26 regarding the taxability [...]

DOL Provides Model Notices and FAQs for ARPA COBRA Subsidy

On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law which [...]

IRS Announces PPE as Qualified Medical Expense

The IRS has issued guidance (Announcement 2021-7) that indicates personal protective equipment (PPE) that prevents [...]

COVID-19 Vaccine Incentives

As we all look forward to a post-COVID-19 environment, vaccinations will play a critical part [...]

TRI-AD’s Benefits on the Go App Helps Participants Maximize Healthcare Dollars

Today’s healthcare consumers are increasingly seeking tools to help them shop for care more wisely. [...]

2021 Cost-of-Living Adjustments Released by IRS

IRS Releases 2021 Cost-of-Living Adjustments Printable Retirement and H&W COLAs for 2021. The Internal Revenue [...]

FAQ on Extended Period for Flexible Spending Accounts

Previously, TRI-AD provided information about COVID-19 relief provided by the IRS in Notice 2020-29 for [...]