Blog | Notice 2014-55

IRS Allows Additional Section 125 Change in Status Events

Posted by: Linda Rowings Oct 8, 2014 11:34:00 AM

On September 18, 2014, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2014-55 which allows employers to amend their Section 125 plans to recognize several new change in status events.

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