by Joe Hughes | Jun 1, 2025 | Blog, Smart
Health savings accounts (HSAs), health flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) may provide tax-free reimbursements of certain over-the-counter (OTC) items. OTC items are generally available to consumers without a prescription. To...
by Joe Hughes | May 15, 2025 | Blog, Smart
The job market remains highly competitive as employers work to attract and retain today’s top talent. With the 2025 open enrollment season around the corner, employers have an opportunity to develop attractive benefits offerings and proactively communicate with...
by Joe Hughes | May 1, 2025 | Blog, Popular
Various unexpected disasters and emergencies can impact organizations, their stakeholders and their operations. In particular, events such as natural catastrophes, cyberattacks, public health crises and supply chain incidents can have serious consequences. These...
by Joe Hughes | Apr 15, 2025 | Blog, Popular
On Dec. 19, 2024, the IRS announced the 2024 optional standard mileage rates, which are used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. The 2025 standard mileage rates for the use of a car, van,...
by Joe Hughes | Mar 15, 2025 | Blog, Smart
U.S. employers estimate that health benefit costs will increase by 5.8% in 2025, according to Mercer’s 2024 National Survey of Employer-sponsored Health Plans. This would mark the third consecutive year that the total cost per employee rose more than 5%. The report...
