Sabrina1 Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago S-corp sponsors an ICHRA for employees. It's my understanding that 2% shareholders of S-corp are NOT eligible to participate in ICHRA, even if they have W-2 comp (i.e., they are not treated as "employees" for fringe benefit purposes). IRC 105(g), Notice 2002-45. Alternatively, I believe medical insurance premiums can just be paid directly by S-corp on behalf of 2% owner. Premiums are deductible by s-corp. Those premiums are exempt from FICA/FUTA if the payments are "made to or on behalf of an employee under a plan or system that makes provision for all or a class of employees." I believe this means that FICA/FUTA would not be required withholding on those premiums? Not sure I'm understanding that rule. Now assume one of the 2%shareholders is on Medicare and the S-corp will pay those Medicare premiums and put them in that shareholder's W-2. 1.) Are those Medicare premiums subject to FICA/FUTA tax withholding? Or just Federal withholding? Would Medicare fall under the umbrella "made to or on behalf of an employee under a plan or system that makes provision for all or a class of employees." Any clarification appreciated!
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