A federal court rules that a transgender woman’s discrimination claim can proceed under ACA. The result of the case could expand minimum essential coverage.
Maxfield Marquardt
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As the 2024 election approaches, learn about Trump’s stance on the ACA and its potential impact on U.S. healthcare.
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It’s that time of year again. Organizations that opt to paper file their ACA details for the 2023 tax will need to submit them to the IRS by today, Feb. …
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The IRS recently made available the 2024 ACA penalty amounts for non-compliance with the Employer Mandate. And they have increased yet again. In Rev. Proc. 2023-17, the tax agency makes …
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After a sharp fall in 2023, M&A activity is expected to rise in 2024. But ensuring ACA compliance during mergers can slip down the priority list of both target and …
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The stakes just got higher for employers that misclassify their workers. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued its new Independent Contractor Rule, which takes effect on March 11, 2024, …
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It’s that time of year again – Affordable Care Act reporting season, when employers prepare to comply with ACA 1095-C furnishing deadline 2023. To meet ACA deadlines, employers must furnish …
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There’s good news for Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) in 2024 when it comes to filing their state ACA reports. Because the filing date falls on a Sunday, they’ll have an …
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How do employers prove to the IRS that the healthcare plans they offer their workforce are affordable under the ACA? It’s an important question for Applicable Large Employers (ALEs), employers …
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We recently held a webinar regarding changes pertinent to the upcoming ACA reporting season. After receiving numerous questions from attendees during the session, we thought it best to compile and …
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As 2024 approaches, now is the time to begin preparing for the 2023 ACA reporting requirements. To assist you with your ACA responsibilities, we’ve curated a list of some of …
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Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance may be here to stay. This election cycle is the first time in more than a decade that the ACA has taken a back burner …
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The IRS recently announced the ACA affordability threshold for the 2024 tax year and it’s significantly lower than last year’s, which was a historic low at the time. In IRC …
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The IRS recently released new Affordable Care Act (ACA) IRS forms for 2023. The now well-known “Employer Mandate” outlines employer responsibilities for ensuring employees, and their families, have access to …
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With open enrollment for the 2024 calendar year approaching quickly, organizations should turn their attention to ACA compliance efforts to ensure their processes and procedures for administering health plans are …
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Employers have long taken on the role of providing healthcare coverage for employees—it’s a highly valued benefit that can help employers stand out in competitive job markets. The advent of …
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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was designed to lessen the financial burden of healthcare insurance for Americans and ensure access to insurance for all. Employers have taken on an important …
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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has reshaped the healthcare landscape, introducing a number of daunting compliance challenges in the process. Navigating the ACA compliance landscape can be challenging, even for …
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The landscape of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been witnessing significant shifts, particularly concerning subsidies and their implications. We’ve recently explored how IRS safe harbors for affordability help businesses …
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The IRS has issued its first ACA penalty letters for tax year 2021. While employers have been forewarned, many may not be fully armed to respond in a timely and …
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Is your business ready to face increased government scrutiny of Affordable Care Act (ACA) Employer Mandate compliance? A recent surge in resources targeting tax evaders and ACA enforcement means that …
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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has undergone recent developments that carry significant implications for employer ACA compliance and reporting requirements. One of the most notable changes is the resolution of …
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has intensified its enforcement of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) Employer Mandate, signaling a shift in its approach toward suspected non-compliance. Recent reports indicate that …
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Summer is upon us and with it come a number of opportunities, and risks, for employers. One critical area of risk is ACA compliance. The summer months mark a critical …
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ACA compliance has been a complex, time-consuming, and costly endeavor for employers across the country, and compliance isn’t made any easier by the fact that ACA requirements are dynamic and …
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ACA Compliance Responsibilities Could Increase if the Federal Government Adopts the ABC Test for Employee Misclassification
3 minute read: A tsunami for the gig economy may be coming on the horizon. We have written recently about the ongoing issues that gig economy employers, such as Uber …
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Affordable Care Act
California Doubles Down on Its Gig Economy Worker Misclassification Challenge. Learn How That Could Affect Your ACA Compliance
3 minute read: California is doubling down in its battle against the gig economy. The California Labor Commissioner’s office just announced that it filed a lawsuit against Uber for misclassifying …
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2 minute read: The convergence of insurance regulation at the federal and state levels keeps getting more complex. In July, the DC Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the Trump administration …
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Employee Misclassification Laws Add Headache to Employer ACA Compliance
3 minute read: In the past year three states have implemented laws that broaden the definition of “employee” and include penalties or additional liability exposure for employers who misclassify their …
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2 minute read: On July 8, 2020 the Supreme Court handed down its decision in Little Sisters of the Poor v. Pennsylvania, upholding the new Trump Administration rule regarding contraceptive …
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2 minute read: Virginia has decided to get into the worker misclassification game with the passage and implementation of HB 984 on July 1, 2020. Unlike states such as California …
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2 minute read: As businesses reopen and bring workers back to offices, restaurants, and retail stores across the country, employers should take this opportunity to look at their ACA compliance …
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Affordable Care Act
As Businesses Reopen during the Pandemic, They Need to Think About How to Bring Their Workers Back Safely
3 minute read: We already discussed that as states go through their re-opening processes in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic bring their employees back to work, in addition to …
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Affordable Care Act
As Employers Bring Workers back during the Pandemic, They Need to Think about their Potential Liability Exposure
2 minute read: As states go through their re-opening processes in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers have begun opening their offices and bringing their employees back to …
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2 minute read: Washington DC is one of several jurisdictions to have implemented an individual mandate in the wake of Congress zeroing out the federal ACA penalty for individuals who …
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Affordable Care Act
Protect App-Based Drivers Act Would Create Further Employee Classification and ACA Reporting Issues
3 minute read: As part of their campaign against the requirements of California Assembly Bill 5 (AB5), which went into effect January 2020 and requires employers to treat contract workers …
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Affordable Care Act
AB5 Targets Multi-Level Marketing Companies – See How this Could Affect Your ACA Compliance
3 minute read: Multi-level marketing giant Amway was sued in a proposed class action earlier this year for misclassifying its Independent Business Owners (IBOs) as independent contractors instead of employees. …
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Affordable Care Act
Know your Tax Relief and ACA Compliance Obligations during the Pandemic: California Governor’s Executive Order brings Property Tax penalty Relief
2 minute read: On May 6, 2020 California Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-61-20 providing some property tax penalty relief to individual and small business taxpayer’s who have been …
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1 minute read: The SBA continues to produce guidance for employers seeking Payment Protection Program (PPP) Loans. In a recent update to their guidance, the SBA made it clear that, …
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1 minute read: On April 30, 2020 the IRS recently issued IRS Notice 2020-32. This Notice discusses the tax deductibility status of expenses that are forgiven under the Paycheck Protection …
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Returning to Work: Rehiring Employees After COVID-19 and the Impact on ACA Compliance
4 minute read: As states begin to relax their stay at home orders and businesses look to reopen post COVID-19 Pandemic, Employers should start thinking about how bringing back furloughed …
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2 minute read: Congratulations if you were one of the lucky ones to receive a Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loan! Remember, under Section 1106 of the CARES Act, as clarified …
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2 minute read: While Trump Administration shot down the idea of a special ACA enrollment period to help individuals who have lost their coverage due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, states …
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4 minute read: Many employers and individuals are understandably concerned about how to navigate the difficult business environment created by the COVID-19 Pandemic and resulting state and federal mitigation measures. …
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2 minute read: Many employers are understandably concerned about how to navigate the difficult business environment created by the COVID-19 Pandemic and resulting state and federal mitigation measures. Below is …
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13 minute read: Compliance with the various employer provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) can be complicated under normal employment conditions. As employers face the incredibly difficult business climate …
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5 minute read: Many employers are understandably concerned about how to navigate the difficult business environment created by the Covid-19 Pandemic and resulting state and federal mitigation measures. Below is …
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3 minute read: As employers across the country continue to feel the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic and work to comply with various state or local stay at home orders …
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5 minute read: As businesses across the country are shutting their doors to comply with various state or local Stay at Home orders to combat the spread of the COVID-19 …
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3 minute read: As businesses across the country shutter their doors, reduce their hours and move to remote working to comply with various state or local stay at home orders …