Tax Resources for Accountants and Small Businesses (U.S.)
A Cafeteria Plan, also known as a Section 125 plan, is an employer-sponsored benefit arrangement that allows employees to choose between taxable wages and certain qualified, tax-free benefits. These plans are regulated under Internal...
This checklist is based exclusively on IRS authority (Section 125, IRS regulations, and IRS publications) and includes relevant internal resources from AccountingPortal.com. 1. Determine Eligibility and Plan Purpose Confirm that a cafeteria plan must...
On the Fringes: The Ins and Outs of Fringe Benefits Fringe Benefits In order to attract and retain quality employees, most employers offer some time of additional compensation over the employee’s wage. These work...
Special Rules for Various Types of Fringe Benefits (Source: IRS) Taxation of Fringe Benefits Treatment Under Employment Taxes Type of Fringe Benefit Income Tax Withholding Social Security and Medicare (including Additional Medicare Tax when...