New Tax Law Includes Changes for Employee Benefits
January 5, 2018 – On Dec. 22, 2017, President Donald Trump signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Act). The Act makes significant changes to the federal Internal Revenue Code (Code), including changes that impact employee benefits. Effective for 2018:
- Employers cannot deduct expenses associated with qualified transportation fringe benefit programs;
- Employees cannot exclude bicycle commuting reimbursements from their gross income; and
- Moving expense reimbursements are not deductible for employers and cannot be excluded from employees’ gross income.
In addition, effective for 2018 and 2019, the Act creates a federal tax credit for employers that provide paid family and medical leave.
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This regulatory update is not intended to be exhaustive nor should any discussion or opinions be construed as legal advice. Readers should contact legal counsel for legal advice.