Episodes

Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Join host Chris Cooley as he sits down with Corporate Tax Incentive's (CTI) Managing Director, Carrie Gibson, and Cost Segregation Specialist, Bill Mark. Dive into the world of maximizing cash flow through Research and Development (R&D) and Cost Segregation tax credits. Discover actionable insights and strategies to leverage these credits effectively, and learn how to unlock significant financial benefits for your business.
Time Stamps:
1:05 - Understanding Cost Segregation
3:25 - Applying Cost Segregation
6:19 - Cash Flow Benefits of Cost Segregation
10:21 - Determining Eligibility
15:06 - What is the R&D Credit?
19:56 - Qualifying for the R&D Credit
23:26 - Determining the Benchmark
25:18 - Valuation and Utilization of the R&D Credit
26:47 - Using Tax Incentives and Credits in Conjunction
28:36 - Conclusion and Contact Information
CTI Contact Information: cgibson@ctillc.com

Friday Jul 05, 2024
Friday Jul 05, 2024
MyHRBuzz host Chris Cooley speaks with Bill Gault and Wendy Shelton of Nippes, Healy and Gault, PLLC about the June 28th decision by the Supreme Court to overturn the decades-old Chevron doctrine, and what that means for employers.
Timestamps:
1:12 - Understanding the Chevron Doctrine
8:10 - The Impact of the Chevron Doctrine on Agency Rulemaking
13:43 - The Potential Effects of Overturning the Chevron Doctrine on Employers
23:06 - Contact Information

Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
MyHRBuzz host Chris Cooley sits down with Patti Reimer of BenefitMall to discuss what employers need to know about ICHRAs, and how to maximize savings on employee health benefits.
Timestamps:
1:49 - What is an ICHRA?
2:49 - ICHRAs for Small Companies and Tax Advantages
5:03 - Flexibility and Customization of ICHRAs
6:54 - ICHRAs for Large Employers or ACA- Compliant Groups
8:34 - Industries with Low Participation
10:24 - ICHRAs for Large Groups and Classing Out Employees
15:22 - Obtaining Individual Coverage
17:31 -Administrative Standpoints
22:45 - Small Groups and Contribution Flexibility
26:09 - Savings and Options with ICHRAs
27:56 - ICHRAs and Subsidies
30:45 - Contact Information for MyHRConcierge and BenefitMall

Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
In this episode, Chris Cooley sits down with Bill Gault and Wendy Shelton of Nippes, Healy & Gault, PLLC to discuss the Federal Trade Commission's Non-Compete Rule.
Timestamps:
1:01 - Summary of the FTC Non-Compete Ruling.
7:56 - How does the employee notification requirement work?
9:49 - How to ensure you are properly enforcing the new ruling.
13:01 - Will this ruling be stayed and what will happen if it is stayed?
25:20 - State vs Federal Ban on Non-Competes
30:18 - How to get in contact with MyHRConcierge and Nippes, Healy & Gault, PLLC

Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Chris Cooley sits down with Sr HR Consultant Emily Frederick to discuss what you need to know about the upcoming Overtime Changes.More HR Questions? Visit us at www.myhrconcierge.comTimestamps:1:10 Who will this affect?2:25 How will the salary requirement change? Emily discusses the current salary threshold requirement vs. what the salary threshold will increase to.4:32 What are the requirements on who is to be paid overtime (nonexempt employee) vs who is not (exempt employee)?6:40 Explains the "step implementation" process for this ruling.10:53 What is the process that an employer needs to go through? 12:42 What happens if there is a stay on the ruling?

Sunday Jun 18, 2023
Sunday Jun 18, 2023
My HRBuzz host, Chris Cooley speaks with Patti Reimer, Sales Executive of Value Added Products for BenefitMall about Section 125 plans and how they benefit employers. Timestamps:2:55 Learning About the Section 125 Plan4:00 Are you taking your benefits pre-tax5:45 Understanding the Restrictions to Section 125

Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
In this episode we speak with Kim Lewis of MyHRScreens about employee retention and uncover the ways to ensure we are running the correct background checks to avoid costly turnover.

Sunday Jan 08, 2023
Sunday Jan 08, 2023
Chris Cooley and HR expert Emily Frederick discuss pay transparency laws including what some states are requiring and how employers can prepare for pay transparency compliance. Timestamps: 1:24 What does pay transparency mean for an employer? 1:45 What is the goal of pay transparency?2:12 Why is it important to address pay inequity from an employer standpoint?4:10 Consequences for employers if they don't comply?7:04 Examples of the transparency process.8:30 Multi-state hiring and how it is affected by pay equity and pay transparency laws.

Friday Dec 23, 2022
Friday Dec 23, 2022
In this episode Chris Cooley talks in detail about ACA reporting, including common misconceptions, affordability details and penalties.More HR Questions? Visit us at www.myhrconcierge.comTimestamps:1:25 About ACA Reporting common misconceptions6:15 When are 1095 forms due this year?13:35 All about affordability. Should you "Pay or Play?"17:36 About penalities for 2023. What if I don't comply?

Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
Josh Brubaker with CTI joins Chris to discuss Employee Retention Tax Credits (ERTC) and how employers can still take advantage of these lucrative credits.More HR Questions? Visit us at www.myhrconcierge.comTimestamps:3:05 Background on Employee Retention Tax Credits (ERTC). A look back at when this started and why. 4:56 How much money is this? Is it worth it? Yes, this is why...9:06 Who is a good candidate?