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IRS to Begin Issuing ACA Penalty Letters after July 15, 2020

July 10, 2020 Nicholas Starkman Affordable Care Act
IRS to Begin Issuing ACA Penalty Letters after July 15, 2020

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Employers should start gearing up for IRS penalty letters issued under the Affordable Care Act. According to an announcement posted on the IRS website, the IRS has “has postponed mailing and responding to Employer Shared Responsibility Payment (ESRP) related correspondence until after July 15, 2020.” This decision to postpone ESRP correspondence was made based on the COVID-19 considerations. With July 15 being just around the corner, here are some frequently asked questions to assist you in addressing upcoming IRS penalty letters under the ACA.

Who does this announcement apply to?

Under the ACA’s Employer Mandate, certain employers (called Applicable Large Employers or ALEs) must either offer Minimum Essential Coverage to their full-time employees (and their dependents) and that is “affordable” and provides “minimum value” to the employee,or make an ESRP to the IRS.

Will the IRS be issuing penalties under the Employer Mandate given the COVID-19 pandemic?

Absolutely. Now is a critical time to get in compliance with the ACA, the most important health care legislation in generations. To illustrate this point, the IRS Office of the Chief Counsel recently issued new field advice (“Field Notice”) making it clear that there is no statute of limitations for the assessment of an ESRP under Internal Revenue Code Section §4980H. This means that current and past non-compliance with the ACA can create liabilities.

My organization is an ALE – how can we avoid an ESRP?

If your organization is unsure of where it stands in regards to ACA compliance, Trusaic will perform a free ACA Penalty Risk Assessment to diagnose risk areas in your compliance strategy and get you on track.

Too late: I received a penalty letter from the IRS. What should I do?

If you’ve received a Letter 226J for the 2017 tax year, download this guide on how best to respond.

Whatever the status of your company’s ACA compliance, use this time wisely and take action before the IRS ramps up ESRP correspondence.

We’re committed to helping companies reduce risk, avoid penalties, and achieve 100% ACA compliance. For questions about the ACA contact us here.

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IRS to Begin Issuing ACA Penalty Letters after July 15, 2020
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IRS to Begin Issuing ACA Penalty Letters after July 15, 2020
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Nicholas Starkman

Nicholas Starkman

Nicholas is Associate Director of Regulatory Affairs and Counsel for Trusaic. He has advised clients on a wide range of employment and employee benefits issues.

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