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  1. IRS Releases Updated Version of Publication 521 (Moving Expenses) for Use in Preparing 2007 Returns
    From the December 06, 2007 EBIA Weekly
    The IRS has released the latest version of Publication 521 (Moving Expenses), which has been updated for use in preparing 2007 tax returns. This publication explains what types of work-related moving expenses may be deductible from an individual’...
    [IRS Publication 521 (Moving Expenses (for 2007 Tax Returns))]
  2. One-Cent Decrease in 2008 Mileage Rate for Transportation to Obtain Medical Care or as Part of Deductible Moving Expenses
    From the November 29, 2007 EBIA Weekly
    The IRS has announced that the standard mileage rate for use of an automobile to obtain medical care (which may be deductible under Code Section 213 if it is primarily for, and essential to, medical care) will be 19 cents ...
    [Rev. Proc. 2007-70 (Nov. 27, 2007)]
  3. Proposed Changes to Regulations on Federal Employees' Emergency Leave-Sharing Programs
    From the October 25, 2007 EBIA Weekly
    The federal Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has proposed several changes to its regulations governing emergency leave-transfer programs for certain employees of the federal government. These regulations address the establishment and operation of programs under which employees may donate ...
    [Emergency Leave Transfer Program, 5 CFR Part 630, 72 Fed. Reg. 58263 (Oct. 15, 2007)]
  4. 2008 Cost-of-Living Adjustments for Transportation Benefits, Adoption Assistance, and More
    From the October 18, 2007 EBIA Weekly
    The IRS has released the 2008 cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for a wide variety of tax benefits, including qualified transportation fringe benefit limits, adoption assistance limits, various limits relevant to dependent care assistance programs (DCAPs), and limits for Archer ...
    [Rev. Proc. 2007-66 (Oct. 18, 2007)]
  5. IRS Releases 2007 Version of Form 3903 for Use by Individuals Reporting Deductible Moving Expenses
    From the October 11, 2007 EBIA Weekly
    When a move is related to the start of work at a new principal workplace, individuals who meet both distance and time tests may be eligible for a federal income tax deduction for the reasonable expenses of moving their household ...
    [IRS Form 3903 (Moving Expenses) (2007)]
  6. Effective Date of Guidance on Electronic Payment Cards Used for Transit Expenses Is Delayed Until 2009
    From the October 04, 2007 EBIA Weekly
    The IRS has issued a notice that delays the effective date of a previous ruling on the use of smartcards, debit or credit cards, or other electronic media for transportation fringe benefits. The 2006 revenue ruling analyzed various card arrangements ...
    [IRS Notice 2007-76 (Oct. 1, 2007)]
  7. The Wait Is Over: IRS Issues New Proposed Regulations on Cafeteria Plans
    From the August 09, 2007 EBIA Weekly
    New proposed IRS regulations on cafeteria plans are here at last! They replace older proposed regulations and incorporate prior IRS guidance—items that, in some cases, were issued more than 20 years ago. The regulations address cafeteria plans, health ...
    [Prop. Treas. Reg. Secs. 1.125-1, 1.125-2, 1.125-5, 1.125-6, and 1.125-7, 72 Fed. Reg. 43937 (Aug. 6, 2007)]
  8. Retiree Health Benefits Funded by Automatic Contributions of Unused Sick and Vacation Leave Are Not Taxable
    From the June 28, 2007 EBIA Weekly
    In this private letter ruling, the IRS reviewed an employer’s retiree health care policy, under which retiree health benefits were automatically provided to management employees who met certain eligibility requirements. When an eligible employee retired, the employer contributed ...
    [Priv. Ltr. Rul. 200709007 (Sept. 14, 2006)]
  9. Employees Are Taxed When Given Choice Between Retiree Health Benefits and Cash Under Early Retirement Incentive Plan
    From the June 21, 2007 EBIA Weekly
    In this private letter ruling, the IRS reviewed a public school district’s early retirement incentive plan, under which eligible employees who elected early retirement during a window period were given a choice between two options: (1) retiree health ...
    [Priv. Ltr. Rul. 200724008 (Mar. 2, 2007)]
  10. Donors Not Taxed on Donations Under Medical Leave-Sharing Program, but Would Be If Program Were Expanded
    From the May 31, 2007 EBIA Weekly
    The employer that requested this ruling maintained a leave-donation policy under which a donor employee could donate accrued hours of paid leave to a recipient employee who was experiencing a medical emergency, caring for a spouse or child experiencing ...
    [Priv. Ltr. Rul. 200720017 (Feb. 9, 2007)]

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