Written by experts Stephan Leimberg and John McFadden, The Tools & Techniques of Employee Benefit and Retirement Planning, 13th edition, applies the trusted ';Tools and Techniques' approach to this complex area, making it simple for you to confidently guide your clients through even the most complex employee benefit and retirementplanningprocesses.This new, completely updated 13th edition covers:Practical guidance on the phase-in of the Affordable Care Act Tax changes in the American Taxpayer Relief ActUpdated benefit limits through 2013And it also delivers:A new chapter covering Veterans benefitsCurrent insights into trends affecting retirement plans, including government benefits, IRAs, ERISA and Tax Rules for Qualified Plans, Defined Benefit Plans, Defined Contribution Plans, and other Employer Sponsored Retirement PlansPractical analysis of the entire range of employee benefit planning, including: Cash Compensation, Equity Options, Cafeteria Plans, Life Insurance Plans, Health Coverage, Disability, and Fringe Benefits