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Paley Rothman shares this library of resources with clients and friends of the firm to help them stay ahead of legal and business developments and trends. Here, you will find helpful tips and tools written by our attorneys. The information in the blogs and articles is not a substitute for legal advice and should not be relied on as such. Should you have any questions or want legal advice, please contact the attorney who wrote the blog or article.

Employee Benefits, Tax

Health Flexible Spending “Use or Lose” Rule Amended

On October 31, 2013 in Notice 2013-71 the IRS announced a modification to the “use or lose” rule for Health Flexible Spending Arrangements (Health FSAs). Health FSAs permit employers to reimburse employees for health care expenses, such as deductibles and co-pays. In general, these plans are funded by employees through salary reduction agreements.

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Tax

IRS Issues Guidance on Same-Sex Marriage

On August 29, the IRS issued its much-anticipated guidance explaining the effect of the Supreme Court’s June 2013 decision in U.S. v Windsor on the application of the sections of the Internal Revenue Code that refer to a taxpayer’s marital status.

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