Don’t miss the IRS's Webinar on Employer Student Loan Assistance Benefits - Sep 14, 2023 at 2pm ET.

When is the IRS educational assistance webinar? 

The IRS is hosting a free, 75-min webinar on Thursday, September 14th, 2023 at 2pm ET on how to use educational assistance programs to help employees’ with their student loans 

How long will the IRS educational assistance webinar be?

The webinar will last approximately 1 hour and 15 mins (75 mins)

Who is the IRS educational assistance webinar for?

Any tax payers or tax professionals interested in learning more about how educational assistance programs can be used to make tax-free employer student loan contributions are welcome to register for the IRS’ free webinar. 

The IRS is putting this webinar on as part of a broader effort to publicize the new provisions in Section 127 that were enacted during the pandemic to help tackle the student debt crisis. 

What will the IRS educational assistance webinar cover?

According to the IRS website, the Educational Assistance webinar will cover the following topics:

• The meaning of educational assistance under the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 127
• Employer responsibilities for offering educational assistance
• The key terms to know under employer educational plans
• What income is excludable from gross income under IRC section(s) 127, 117, 162, and 212

The webinar will also include a live Q&A at the end. 

Does the IRS educational assistance webinar cost money?

Not at all. The IRS educational assistance webinar is 100% free to attend

How do I register for the IRS webinar on educational assistance programs?

If you are interested in attending the upcoming IRS webinar on educational assistance programs, you can register here. 

Tax professionals and small businesses looking for more information first can visit the webinar pages for tax professionals and for small businesses.

What if I can’t make the IRS educational assistance webinar? 

Here at Highway Benefits, we’re committed to educating employers and brokers about this impactful benefit. That’s why we host a free webinar every wednesday at 10 am PT that dives into how employer student loan repayment benefits work in lots of detail. You can register for our free webinar anytime here. 

What if I already know I want to offer employer student loan assistance? 

If you know you want to offer employer student loan contributions to your employees through an educational assistance program, our team here at Highway Benefits can help you get started. Schedule a call with us today to set up your benefit and start making a huge impact on your employees’ financial wellness. 

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