Resources

Client Alerts, News Articles, Blog Posts, & Multimedia

Everything you need to know about BMD and the industry.

CLIENT ALERT: IRS Announces 401(k) and HSA Contribution Limits for 2020

Client Alert
November 6, 2019

With 2020 just around the corner, the IRS announced important information for the upcoming year for both 401(k) Contributions and Health Saving Accounts (HSAs).

401(k) Contribution limits for 2020

Employee 401(k) contributions for 2020 will increase by $500 to $19,500, while the total for employer plus employee contribution limit increases by $1,000 to $57,000.

For participants ages 50 and over, the "catch-up" contribution limit will rise to $6,500, up by $500.

HSA Contribution limits for 2020

The annual limit on deductible contributions is $3,550 for individuals with self-only coverage under an HDHP (a $50 increase from 2019) and $7,100 for family coverage (a $100 increase from 2019).

The limits on annual deductibles are also subject to annual inflation adjustments. For 2020, the lower limit on the annual deductible for an HDHP is $1,400 for self-only coverage and $2,800 for family coverage, both increased from 2019. The upper limit for out-of-pocket expenses is $6,900 for self-only coverage and $13,800 for family coverage, both increased from 2019

The new limits will take effect January 1, 2020, HR and payroll managers should plan to adjust their systems for the new year and inform employees about the new limits - especially for those with a year-end open enrollment.

For questions about your 401(k) Plan or Health Savings Accounts, the recent changes to IRS Contribution Limits, or any other Tax questions, please contact Priscilla A. Grant, Esq.

 

 

401(k)HSAIRSPriscilla Grant
Client Alert, Multimedia

Navigate the Latest Employment Law Changes with Confidence

August 13, 2024BMD Partner and Co-Chair of the Employment & Labor Law Group, Bryan Meek, presented this webinar on trending HR topics. Topics include the new Fair Labor Standards Act changes for exempt employees and Federal Trade Commission's nationwide ban on non-competes. Discover how these groundbreaking changes will impact organizations nationwide and what they need to do to ensure compliance.Client Alert

Planning for Wealth: Lessons from Athletes, Entertainers, and Executives

August 1, 2024The financial challenges and strategies used by high-income earners like Donovan Mitchell, Taylor Swift, and Jamie Dimon are not just for the wealthy—they can apply to anyone managing significant assets. This article delves into essential wealth management techniques, from leveraging tax exemptions to navigating major liquidity events, providing valuable insights to help you achieve financial stability and preserve your wealth.Client Alert

The Ohio Department of Medicaid Amends Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Rules

July 29, 2024Ohio Department of Medicaid has updated definitions of fraud, waste, and abuse as well as given specificity and clarity to the list of examples.Client Alert

Ohio Department of Medicaid Proposes Changes to Dental Reimbursement and Coverage Rule

July 29, 2024The Ohio Department of Medicaid is proposing amendments to Ohio Administrative Code. There will be a hearing on the proposed rule changes August 12, 2024.Client Alert

Will Division II and III Athletic Programs Survive the New Era of College Athletics?

July 26, 2024The potential reclassification of student-athletes as employees presents major financial challenges for Division II and III sports programs, which may struggle to afford the costs and could be forced to cut or eliminate non-revenue-generating sports. Recent legal rulings, including the Alston case and Johnson v. NCAA, have challenged the NCAA's amateurism model and prompted a need for innovative solutions to sustain these programs.
Older posts