This will increase on July 1, 2014 to a minimum exempt salary of $37,440 per year. By 2016, employees will need to earn at least $41,600 per year to meet the minimum salary test for exempt status. State minimum wage law will also impact the pay of commissioned inside sales employees.
USDA announces increase in the USDA guarantee or funding fee effective 10/1/2015 to 2.75%. For buyers, USDA mortgage loans are so popular (especially in NC, SC, and Virginia) because they allow first time or subsequent homebuyers to purchase a primary residence with no money down and with low monthly payments.
Background on the HRA Research Fee. HRA Plan Sponsors (Employers) and âSOMEâ Section 125 Flexible Spending Account Plan Sponsors must pay an. annual fee (Section 4376 of the Internal Revenue Code). The fee is referred to as the âComparative Effectiveness. Research (PCORI) Feeâ. The fee is used to fund governmental research.