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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 Read More
Uber and Lyft sued by California for Misclassifying Gig Workers. How Misclassification can Impact ACA Compliance
3 minute read: Gig Economy giants Uber and Lyft are being sued by the state of California for allegedly failing to meet the requirements of California Assembly Bill 5 (AB Read More
SBA Releases PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
1 minute read: On Friday, the SBA released the application with instructions form for loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). See here. The form provides guidance and clarification Read More
ACA Penalties to Continue with the IRS Returning to Work
2 minute read: As states begin to lift their shelter-in-place orders and begin plans to re-open, employers should take note of recent IRSactivity, as the agency is expediting its efforts Read More
Employers Must Count Foreign Employees for Determining PPP Eligibility
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, Read More
Workforce Changes Now Will Affect ACA Reporting Later
3 minute read: Several weeks into quarantine and social distancing, many are wondering when the country will reopen. As of April 20, 42 states had placed shelter in place orders. Read More
Congress May Give PPP Recipients More Relief from the IRS
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 Read More
TIGTA Reports 27.4% of Premium Tax Credits Are Improper Payments
2 minute read: On April 30, 2020, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) issued a new report entitled, “Improper Payment Reporting Has Improved; However, There Have Been No Read More
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 Read More
No Double Dipping: Forgiven Covered Expenses on a PPP Loan Are Not Deductible
1 minute read: The IRS recently issued IRS Notice 2020-32. See here. This Notice discusses the tax deductibility status of expenses that are forgiven under the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) Read More
Payroll Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Checklist
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 Read More
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of ACA Risk Corridors
2 minute read: The Affordable Care Act chalked up a win in late April when the Supreme Court ordered the federal government to pay insurance companies funding it’s been entitled Read More
Paycheck Protection Program Gets a $310 Billion Infusion to Help Small Businesses Through Coronavirus Pandemic
2 minute read: On April 24, 2020, the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act was signed into law (the “Act”). Among its key provisions is the infusion of Read More
Potential ACA Relief for Employers Facing COVID-19 Hardship
2 minute read: As the COVID-19 global health pandemic continues to affect businesses large and small, employers must still comply with the requirements of the ACA’s Employer Mandate. Under the Read More
What You Should Know to Ensure Maximum Loan Forgiveness for PPP Loans
3 minute read: On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) was enacted to expeditiously aid small businesses in the wake of the Coronavirus Read More
ACA COVID-19 Special Enrollment Periods Open in States Across the Country
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 Read More
Get to Know the Tax Provisions in the CARES Act
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. Read More
Group Health Plans, the CARES Act and the ACA
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 Read More
Understanding ACA Forms 1094-C and 1095-C
2 minute read: Employers required to comply with the ACA’s Employer Mandate must report their full-time employee’s healthcare information to the IRS annually via forms 1094-C and 1095-C, but what Read More
Workforce Management, ACA Compliance and the COVID-19 Pandemic
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 Read More
ACA Penalties on The Rise in 2020
2 minute read: TheIRS has been busy issuing penalties to employers that failed to comply with the ACA’s Employer Mandate for the last several tax years. Employers should note that Read More
Get to Know the Employer Benefits in the CARES Act
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 Read More
Treasury Issues Interim Final Rule on the Paycheck Protection Program Loans
5 minute read: On April 2, 2020, the Treasury issued Interim Final Rule on the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”). The PPP is the program under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Read More
What You Need to Know About COVID-19 Changes at the IRS
3 minute read: In the midst of theCOVID-19 crisis, the IRS announced that it will pare back operations to focus on “mission-critical” functions. In a notice updated on April 1, Read More
Insights in ACA Compliance during the Pandemic
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 Read More
Today is the Deadline for Electronically Filing your ACA Returns
2 minute read: Today, March 31 is theIRS deadline for employers to provide electronic filings of forms 1094-C and 1095-C to the IRS for the 2019 tax year as required Read More
Covid-19 Pandemic May Affect ALE Status
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 Read More
Challenges in ACA Compliance during the Covid-19 Pandemic
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 Read More
Federal Special Enrollment Period on the Horizon
2 minute read: The Trump Administration is doing the unexpected and considering a special ACA enrollment period in light of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The special enrollment period will provide uninsured Read More
California Extends Special Enrollment Period
2 minutes read: Due to the enormous challenges the coronavirus crisis is imposing on our healthcare system, the state of California has extended its Special Enrollment period. Effective immediately, the Read More
What You Need to Know: ACA Rule of Parity, COVID-19 Pandemic and Temporary Layoffs
4 minute read: The Coronavirus (Covid-19) is putting a strain on all aspects of life in the United States right now. For businesses, they are struggling with closures, decreased demand, Read More
The Trucking Industry Faces Challenges with AB5
3 minute read: California’s AB5 has changed the landscape on how independent contractors and employers work together. The trucking industry in particular faces unique challenges in adjusting to the new Read More
Supreme Court to Rule on ACA Constitutionality
2 minute read: The Supreme Court has agreed to rule on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, for a second time. This unusual turn of events comes after the Read More
Employers Should Be Aware of IRS Advisory on High-Deductible Plans
2 minute read: On March 11, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) made an important announcement concerning high deductible health plans (HDHPs) and the Coronavirus known as COVID-19. The IRS Read More
ACA Changes Continue to Stabilize the Marketplace
3 minute read: According to research by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), there will be an average of 4.5 insurers per state this year, up from 4.0 in 2019 and Read More
Employers Must Make PCORI Fee Payments in 2020
2 minute read: As part of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020 signed by the Trump Administration, PCORI fees were extended through September 30, 2029. Employers should keep a Read More
The Gig Economy Is Losing Ground in its Fight with AB5
3 minute read: The passage and implementation of Assembly Bill 5 (“AB5”) in California has become a reckoning for employers who engage with large numbers of independent contractors and has Read More
California Health Exchange Welcomes New Enrollees Thanks to Individual Mandate
2 minute read: As California finalizes its initial open enrollment results, the data shows the state’s Individual Mandate played a part in the higher turnout. According to Covered California, the Read More
ACA Paper Filing Submissions are Due to the IRS Today
2 minute read: Today is the IRS deadline for employers to provide paper filings of forms 1094-C and 1095-C to the IRS for the 2019 tax year as required by Read More
AIRs Portal Downtime Could Prove Problematic for Employers
3 minute read: When submitting ACA filings to the IRSeach year, many employers elect to file electronically, due to the many benefits. What employers may be unaware of however, is Read More
No Statute of Limitations on Assessment of Employer Shared Responsibility Payment
2 minute read: The IRS Office of the Chief Counsel issued new field advice on February 24, 2020 (“Field Notice”) making it clear that there is no statute of limitations Read More
The IRS’s 1095 Forms For ACA Explained (Update)
3 minute read: A number of changes were introduced to the health insurance marketplace with the passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010. From different reporting forms and health Read More
The Codes on Form 1095-C Explained
3 minute read: Every year Applicable Large Employers (“ALEs”) must file Forms 1094-C and 1095-C with the IRS and furnish Forms 1095-C to employees considered full-time under the Affordable Care Read More
Why Monthly ACA Compliance is Critical for Avoiding IRS Penalties
2 minute read: With the IRS expected to continue to ramp up enforcement of the ACA’s Employer Mandate this year, employers should recognize the importance of a monthly ACA compliance Read More
Proposed CMS Rule Could Reduce Number of Premium Tax Credits
2 minute read: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) has proposed a rule that would ensure that the agency doesn’t wrongfully provide health insurance subsidies, or Premium Tax Credits Read More
States Are Taking the ACA Into Their Own Hands
3 minute read: Several states and the District of Columbia are taking pains to make sure the Individual Mandate under the Patient and Protection and Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) is Read More
Mark These 2020 Dates for 2019 ACA Reporting (UPDATE)
3 minute read: Every year, the IRS requires employers to submit important ACA information to the agency and their employees. Here are some important dates to keep in mind for Read More
ACA Marketplace Continues to Stabilize in 2020
2 minute read: The 2020 open enrollment results for individuals enrolling through the Healthcare.gov platform are in, and the results indicate a strong and stabilizing health care system. A report Read More
When Choosing an ACA Vendor, Make Sure They’re SOC II Compliant
2 minute read: Who do you trust with your data? The large-scale data breaches of the 2010s saw companies ask the question of whether their network security was sufficient to Read More
