HR Trending Questions

Question: Can we promote an employee to a newly created position without giving other employees a chance to apply for it? Answer: Generally, and as long as … [Read more...]

CDSA Merges with CDS

CDSA Merges with CDS CDS Administrative Services, LLC (CDSA) merged with its parent company, Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing, PLLP (CDS) on December 1, 2021. … [Read more...]

Nicholle Peterson Promoted to Senior Employee Benefits Administrator

Nicholle Peterson was recently promoted to Senior Employee Benefits Administrator. She joined CDSA in 2018. Prior to CDSA, she worked in client service and as … [Read more...]

New Coronavirus Relief Provisions for Cafeteria Plans

On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (“CAA”) bill including new provisions for Cafeteria … [Read more...]

COVID-19 Firm Update

Covid-19 Firm Update: CDS, CDSA, and CDS Financial Services are available for in-office appointments starting Monday, June 8. Please contact your employee … [Read more...]

IRS provides tax relief with increased flexibility in Cafeteria Plans

To assist with the nation's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, new provisions were released on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, by the IRS to allow Cafeteria Plan … [Read more...]

Coronavirus-related Distributions

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (HR 748) was signed into law on March 27, 2020, providing support to individuals, businesses, and … [Read more...]

CARES Act – Special Rules for Retirement Accounts

Section 2202. Tax Favored Withdrawals from Retirement Plans The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allows participants to receive up to … [Read more...]