Drew Gieseke

Drew Gieseke is an aPHR®-certified marketing professional who writes about HR, compliance, and healthcare solutions.
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    Step-by-Step Guide: How to Fill Out Form W-4 2021
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | April 20, 2021

    The 2021 version of Form W-4 may have been released in December 2020, but the tax return compliance document was completely overhauled the previous...

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    Child Tax Credit 2021: Qualifications, Phase-outs, and More Stimulus Updates
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | March 23, 2021

    Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) in early March 2021, implementing dozens of changes to the U.S. economy. Among these...

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    What Are Required Annual Notices for Employee Benefits in 2021?
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | March 6, 2021

    Among the countless responsibilities HR professionals oversee on a daily basis, compliance remains one of the most vital for the continued success...

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    Form I-9 FAQ: How to Fill Out Form I-9 Step-by-Step Guide
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | February 2, 2021

    Between Form 1095-C requirements, offer letters, and other withholding forms, employers must adhere to a variety of compliance regulations...

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    What is a Pooled Employer Plan (PEP) and How Do They Benefit Employers?
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | January 25, 2021

    As of Jan. 1, 2021, pooled employer plans (PEPs) are now available options for employers. Established by the SECURE Act, PEPs operate as a new...

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    IRS Issues New Form W-4 for 2021 Employee Tax Withholdings
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | January 13, 2021

    In December 2020, the IRS released the final version of the 2021 Form W-4. The important tax form includes very few changes from the 2020...

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    IRS Issues Guidance for Optional FSA Rollovers, Extended Grace Periods
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | January 5, 2021

    The 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) introduced new optional FSA provisions that grant employees improved account flexibility in the...

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    HR Calendar 2021: Key Compliance Dates and Holidays for New Year
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | January 1, 2021

    From major holidays to key HR compliance requirements and ACA deadlines, find out everything you need to know about important HR dates for 2021.

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    IRS Increases PCORI Fee for Insurers, Self-Insured Health Plan Sponsors
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | December 15, 2020

    In late November 2020, the IRS issued Notice 2020-84, which announced an increase in fees that insurers and self-insured health plan sponsors pay to...

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    IRS Announces New IRA Eligibility Income Ranges for 2021
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | November 16, 2020

    As part of its ongoing cost-of-living adjustments, the IRS announced in early November 2020 several key updates to retirement-related savings...

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