News and Updates
Category: Irs
June 2022 Legal Update: ADA, IRS, EEOC and FLSA
IRS Mileage Change Earlier this month, the IRS announced that mileage rates for the last half of 2022 would be increasing $0.04 per mile, in response to the rising costs of fuel. Businesses should update their expense forms and software prior to Friday, July 1, 2022, when the new rates take effect. The standard mileage for business travel will increase to $0.625, and the rate for eligible medical or moving expenses will increase to $0.22. The rate for mileage incurred during service to a charitable organization ($0.14) is unchanged, as it’s determined by a different statute. Most light-duty vehicles get around 25 miles to the gallon, so at $0.04 per mile, reimbursement is roughly one dollar per gallon. The IRs usually sets rates in the fall for the coming tax year. Mid-year changes are fairly rare, and we haven’t seen one since 2011. We’ll keep you updated toward the end of this year when rates are updated again for the 2023 tax year. ADA Lawsuits Increase ADA lawsuits have been on the rise for the last several years, and they’re showing no sign of slowing down. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was intended to make things easier for people with disabilities. Sometimes it’s produced other outcomes, like disabled candidates getting fewer offers because employers are worried that the accommodations will be too difficult or expensive to meet. Typically, they aren’t – and remember, the requests have to be
