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Accounting & tax analysis
The IRS’ targeting of captive insurance companies has left companies more vulnerable to the economic ravages of COVID-19, according to CIC Services. 23 April 2020
Accounting & tax analysis
The State of Connecticut Insurance Department (SCID) will help accounting firms in the state to expand their presence in the captive insurance market. 22 April 2020
Accounting & tax analysis
Owners of 831(b) tax-elected captives, and their advisors, have watched with alarm as the 30-year old 831(b) tax election has come under mounting scrutiny. These concerns flared up again with the recent circulation of intimidating letters from the IRS. Owners of 831(b)s have a decision to make about whether they persist with their current arrangements, says Captive Alternative’s Emilie Gastley. 27 March 2020
Accounting & tax analysis
The IRS is spreading fear, uncertainty and doubt about the captive industry in an effort to increase its own revenues, according to Sean King, principal of CIC Services. 25 March 2020
Accounting & tax analysis
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants has issued Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) 134, Auditor Reporting and Amendments, Including Amendments Addressing Disclosures in the Audit of Financial Statements. Lauren Williams of Johnson Lambert explains what it means for you. 18 March 2020
Accounting & tax analysis
Participants in high deductible health plans (HDHPs) will maintain eligibility to health savings accounts (HSA) even if testing or treatment for coronavirus is provided before their deductible is met. 16 March 2020
Accounting & tax analysis
In late 2018 the National Risk Retention Association, frustrated by difficulties its members experienced when registering to do business in several non-domiciliary states, petitioned the National Association of Insurance Commissioners for assistance. Jon Harkavy of Risk Services examines the current state of play. 6 March 2020
Accounting & tax analysis
STICO, the risk retention group for the US storage tank industry, was a huge success in its early years, providing members with insurance coverage that the commercial market was unwilling or unable to provide. In recent years life has been more challenging, as commercial providers have attempted to win back its members as customers, but now it is fighting back, says STICO’s Colin Donovan. 10 January 2020
Accounting & tax analysis
Establishing a captive programme can seem a daunting prospect, but there are many reasons for companies to make the effort. Steven Lorady of Carr, Riggs & Ingram discusses three of them. 9 January 2020
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