This portion of the Issues section provides information related to the area of Tax and Benefits. Below is a variety of enacted law, public policy issues pending before Congress and additional resources to assist HR Professionals as they navigate the policy world of Tax & Benefits.
Below is a listing of legislative proposals within the area of Tax and Benefits either currently under consideration or legislation passed in the 110th Congress. To view background information about a proposal, to review the full text of the legislation, or to find out what SHRM has done in conjunction with one or more of these legislative initiatives, click on the name of the proposal below.
Legislation Considered in the 110th Congress
Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2008- PUBLIC LAW 110–449
Pension Protection Technical Corrections Act of 2008
Landmark Federal Statutes in the Tax & Benefit Law Area:
Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
Pension Protection Act of 2006
Background Information on Tax & Benefits:
Benefits
Compensation
Social Security Reform
Unemployment Insurance
Retirement Security