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ACA Affordability for the 2021 Tax Year
2 minute read: For the 2021 tax year, the ACA affordability threshold will increase. That means employees will likely have to contribute more towards their employer-sponsored healthcare. The IRS revenue Read More
Recapping on Biden’s ACA Reforms, What Employers Need to Know
3 minute read: Since Biden took office on January 20, 2021, several advancements to the Affordable Care Act followed, so we thought it best to recap on the ACA reforms Read More
Final Rule Allows for More Flexibility with Grandfathered Health Plans
3 minute read: In December 2020, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury (including the IRS) issued a final rule regarding ACA grandfathered health plans. Grandfathered health Read More
March 31 is the Deadline for E-Filing ACA Returns With the IRS
2 minute read: March 31, 2021, is the deadline for e-filing ACA returns, Forms 1094-C and 1095-C, to the IRS for the 2020 tax year as required by the ACA’s Read More
FTB to Publish Employer California Reporting Non-Compliance Data
3 minute read: Employers should be aware that data concerning non-compliance with California’s Individual Mandate will be publicly reported and published annually by the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) on Read More
New Stimulus Plan Expands PTC Eligibility, Employer Penalties
3 minute read: President Joe Biden recently signed into law the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and it includes provisions that make ACA healthcare coverage more accessible to Americans. The $1.9 Read More
What Biden’s New HHS Secretary Could Mean for the ACA
3 minute read: President Joe Biden nominated California’s Attorney General Xavier Becerra, a known supporter of the ACA, as the new Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary. On March 18, Read More
What Employers Need to Know About the Employee Retention Credit
3 minute read: Earlier this month, President Joe Biden signed into law the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act. Among the provisions included in the package is an extension of Read More
How The Raise the Wage Act Could Impact ACA Compliance
3 minute read: The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) issued a report last month that outlines the budgetary effects on American employment if the Raise the Wage Act of 2021 is Read More
The IRS is Issuing ACA Penalty Letter 226J for 2018
3 minute read: The IRS has begun to issue Letter 226J penalty assessments to employers that failed to comply with the ACA’s Employer Mandate for the 2018 tax year. If Read More
What Employers Need to Know About the 2020 ACA 1095-C Codes
3 minute read: ACA reporting for the 2020 tax year will be different from years past because of the new Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) codes. These new codes, Read More
Employers May Face Additional Challenges with 2020 ACA Reporting
3 minute read: With the 2020 ACA filing deadlines fast approaching, employers will be met with additional reporting challenges due in large part to the COVID-19 pandemic. From determining full-time Read More
Biden’s Affordable Care Act Advancements are Underway
3 minute read: Since the Biden Administration took office a few weeks ago, changes to help bolster the Affordable Care Act are already underway. President Joe Biden has already signed Read More
California Individual Mandate Penalties Will be Issued in 2021
3 minute read: State residents of California who failed to obtain health coverage during the 2020 tax year could see a penalty notice from the state as a part of Read More
Most Frequently Asked ACA Questions for Employers and Individuals
3 minute read: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a comprehensive healthcare reform law enacted under President Barack Obama in 2010. The implementation of the ACA represented Read More
Five Resources Essential for ACA Compliance in 2021
3 minute read: 2021 is well underway and with the Biden administration likely to ramp up legislation around the ACA, employers need to be sure they are compliant with the Read More
Taxpayers (Including Employers) Have the Right to the Challenge IRS
3 minute read: The IRS has a Taxpayer Bill of Rights, which includes a section stating every taxpayer’s “right to challenge the IRS’s position and be heard.” These fundamental rights Read More
Wage Fixing Indictment Has Implications for Employers
3 minute read: A recent federal wage-fixing indictment against the former owner of a health care staffing company indicates that the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division is taking a closer Read More
California Individual Mandate Final Regulations Have Been Updated
3 minute read: The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) has released detailed information pertaining to the state’s Individual Mandate as the furnishing deadline for self-insured employers draws near. The details Read More
The IRS is Issuing ACA Penalty Letter 5005-A For The 2017 Tax Year
3 minute read: The IRS has begun issuing Letter 5005-A, Information Return Penalty Notice (Form 1094-C or 1095-C) (“Letter 5005-A”), for the 2017 tax year, demonstrating their efficiency at identifying Read More
Don’t Forget The New 1095-C Codes Specific to The 2020 Tax Year
2 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
ACA Improvements to Expect from the Biden Administration
3 minute read: The inauguration welcoming president-elect Joe Biden to the White House is imminent and with the recent shift in majority control of the Senate, we can expect a Read More
PPP Loans Are Now Available, Both First Draw and Second Draw PPP Loans
2 minute read: Last Friday, the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will reopen this week with First Draw PPP loans to be available starting Read More
Democrats Gain Senate, Paving the Way for Biden’s ACA Agenda
3 minute read: The results from last week’s Senate runoff race in Georgia have given Democrats control of the Senate, paving the way for Joe Biden’s presidency and his agenda Read More
The ACA is Central to American Health and Wellbeing
2 minute read: At the dawn of 2021, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is poised to continue to be central to the health and wellbeing of millions of Americans. A Read More
2021 Dates for ACA Reporting
3 minute read: The new year is here, and with it a laundry list of items to be sure your organization has a handle on, including ACA reporting with the Read More
New Individual Mandate Regulations: What You Need to Know
3 minute read: The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) just published Final Regulations on the Individual Shared Responsibility Penalty. The California Individual Mandate, in effect since January 1, 2020, will Read More
Minimize Penalties with ACA Best Practices for the Holiday Season
3 minute read: With the New Year around the corner, employers should begin preparing their ACA Forms 1094-C and 1095-C if they haven’t already begun to do so. Each year, Read More
The Annual ACA PCORI Fees are Increasing in 2021
2 minute read: The IRS has released the PCORI fee for plans that end on or after October 1, 2020 and before October 1, 2021. For plans that end on Read More
ACA Penalties Among IRS Critical Activities
3 minute read: On December 1, 2020, the IRS announced updates to the services it will be processing as a part of its mission-critical functions. Among the processes are ACA Read More
The Most Commonly Asked ACA Reporting Questions, Answered
3 minute read: With less than three weeks left to file for 2020, if not already completed, employers should be preparing their ACA filings with the IRS. With ACA reporting Read More
Good-Faith No Longer Good Enough to Avoid IRS Penalties
2 minute read: IRS Notice 2020-76 provided for a 30-day extension for the furnishing deadline of IRS Forms 1095-C and extended “Good-Faith Relief” from penalties under IRC Sections 6721 and Read More
2021 IRS Deadlines to Avoid ACA Penalties
2 minute read: Every year Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) must file and furnish their ACA information to the IRS and their employees, respectively. Failing to do so can result in Read More
IRS Issues Final 2020 ACA Forms 1094-C,1095-C, and Reporting Instructions
2 minute read: The IRS has released the final versions of the ACA reporting Forms 1094-C and 1095-C, in addition to the reporting instructions for the 2020 tax year, to Read More
Biden’s ACA Enhancements Could Create Challenges For Employers
2 minute read: President-elect Joe Biden’s term will begin in a few short months and as he promised during his campaign, there will be a number of advancements made to Read More
ACA Employer Mandate Penalties Increasing in 2021
3 minute read: Earlier this year, the IRS issued the 2021 employer mandate penalties under IRC 4980H(a) and 4980H(b). It should come as no surprise that the penalty amounts have Read More
ACA Likely to Remain Following Supreme Court Oral Arguments
3 minute read: The Affordable Care Act may have avoided the possibility of being removed once and for all, as the Supreme Court hearing last week suggests. The California v. Read More
Prop 22 has Significant Implications on ACA Healthcare Benefits
2 minute read: With everyone’s attention focused on the results of the presidential election, folks may not realize that California Prop 22 will pass. As of November 6, the status Read More
IRS Announces COVID-19 Tax Relief Initiative to Help Taxpayers
2 minute read: On November 2, 2020, the IRS announced several changes to its collection procedures to assist struggling taxpayers impacted by COVID-19. These changes include: Taxpayers who qualify for Read More
Election Day Recap and Potential ACA Changes
3 minute read: Heading into Election Day, a record-breaking one million Americans cast their ballots early, creating a myriad of potential challenges for determining a clear victor in the 2020 Read More
Lower ACA Premiums Heading into Open Enrollment for 2021
3 minute read: The Healthcare.gov open enrollment period for the 2021 tax year will begin on November 1, 2020, and will run through December 15. Surprisingly, premiums are down and Read More
The New 1095-C Codes for 2020 Explained
2 minute read: We recently covered the ins and outs of the ACA’s Form 1095-C. Now, we will be covering the new codes that are anticipated for the 2020 tax Read More
D.C. Upholds Health Carrier Tax, Supporting ACA Health Exchanges
3 minute read: An argument regarding the District of Columbia’s ACA health exchange tax was decided late last month. The decision rules in favor of the tax, supporting state-run health Read More
IRS to Require Reporting of ICHRAs on Tax Forms for 2020
2 minute read: An Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) can be beneficial for employers and employees alike. According to HealthCare.gov, employers can “control costs by providing defined non-taxed reimbursements Read More
Possible ACA Outcomes If Joe Biden Is Elected in November
2 minute read: With the 2020 presidential election a few short weeks out, it’s incredibly important that voters understand what Joe Biden versus Donald Trump will do to the ACA Read More
Form 1095-C Deadline Approaching, Employers Avoid Penalties
2 minute read: “What exactly is Form 1095-C?” It’s a question that employers often ask when they’re first introduced to the responsibilities of the ACA’s Employer Mandate. In this post, Read More
SCOTUS Nominee & ACA Compliance Complications
2 minute read: With the potential of Trump’s nominee, Amy Coney Barrett, becoming the newest justice on the U.S. Supreme Court in time for the November 10, 2020 hearing on Read More
Employers Must Show Reasonable Cause for Failure to File IRS Forms
2 minute read: The IRS imposes penalties for late filing of Forms 1094-C and 1095-C or for late furnishing of Forms 1095-C under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Sections 6721 and Read More
Big IRS News Concerning 2020 ACA Deadlines
2 minute read: The IRS just released very important guidance concerning employers’ obligations under the Affordable Care Act. Notice 2020-76, released October 2, 2020, addresses a broad array of topics Read More
