For years, businesses and individuals have had to worry about so-called "phishing" scams sent via email or text. These cyberattacks are designed to hook unsuspecting victims into...
Fraud Alert: Have You Heard About New Vishing Attacks?
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COVID
Using Remote Workers? Protect Sensitive Company Data from Exposure
What seemed at first like a temporary COVID-19-driven work-from-home trend isn't expected to end when health risks are mitigated, some surveys suggest. For example, one-third of...
Paying for Group Health Plan Administrative Expenses
Here's a question from an employer about paying the administrative expenses of a group health plan. Q. Due to declining health care spending during the COVID-19 pandemic, we...
Managing Risk for Remote Workforces in a Post-COVID-19 World
Pundits are predicting that even after the COVID-19 pandemic is ultimately brought under control — which might not occur for many more months — work-at-home arrangements...
The IRS Is Making Small Tax Refund Interest Payments to Some People
In the near future, you may notice a small payment in your bank account or you may receive a check from the IRS. The tax agency recently announced that it will send interest...
Offer Your Employees the New Student Loan Repayment Plan
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act offers a range of economic stimulus benefits and financial support programs for individuals and businesses. One...
Midyear Tax Planning Ideas for Individuals
The extended July 15 deadline for filing your 2019 federal income tax return is behind us. Now it's time to think about your current federal tax situation. Tax planning is...
HIPAA Special Enrollment during the COVID-19 Emergency
Here's a HIPAA-related question from one employer. Q. How long are the extended HIPAA special enrollment periods during the COVID-19 emergency? A. In response to the...