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 …
Form 1095-C
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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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ACA Compliance
What Employers Need to Know About the California Individual Mandate
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenEmployers with operations in California should be familiar with the state’s Individual Mandate and the additional ACA reporting requirements, as they have been in effect since 2020. Still, organizations are …
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Deadline to Furnish ACA Form 1095-C is Today
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenThe deadline for distributing the ACAS 1095-C forms to full-time employees is today, March 2. Did you make it? This deadline applies to Applicable Large Employers (ALEs), or employers with …
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This coming Monday, February 28, is the deadline for paper filing ACA Forms 1094-C and 1095-C to the IRS for the 2021 tax year. As a reminder, Applicable Large Employers …
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Affordable Care Act
ACA Open Enrollment Reaches Record-Breaking 14.5 Million
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenOver 14.5 million Americans elected to receive health coverage through one of the ACA’s insurance marketplaces during the 2022 open enrollment period. The record-breaking participation is 21% higher than the …
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ACA Compliance
Employers Must Now Do More To Contest ACA Penalties From the IRS
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenIt’s no surprise that the IRSis increasing its enforcement efforts of the ACA’s Employer Mandate, but the amended Letter 226J language indicates that the agency is taking it to the …
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In the series of legal challenges against the ACA, the latest is an attack on free preventative care and it just may undermine significant advancements made to the U.S. healthcare …
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Earlier this year the IRS released final regulations regarding the relationship between Employer Shared Responsibility Provisions (ESRP) and individual coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs). And then they were withdrawn by …
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The IRS’s Forms 1095 For the ACA Explained
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenA number of changes were introduced to the health insurance marketplace with the passage of the ACA in 2010. From different reporting forms and health insurance plan requirements to the …
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How to Handle ACA Filing Corrections With the IRS
by Robert Sheenby Robert Sheen3 minute read: If you found yourself in a situation where you received receipt of your ACA information returns for 2020 with a status of “Accepted with Errors,” you’re not …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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Affordable Care Act
More ACA Complexity: California Releases Draft Instructions Diverge From ACA Employer Reporting
by Robert Sheenby Robert Sheen2 minute read: With the zeroing out of the ACA’s “Individual Mandate,” which required individuals to have minimum essential health coverage through the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs …
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Affordable Care Act
IRS Release Drafts of 2020 IRS Forms 1094-C and 1095-C
by Robert Sheenby Robert Sheen2 minute read: The IRS released its draft 2020 IRS Forms 1094-C and 1095-C, dated as draft as of July 13, 2020. There are no changes to the Form 1094-C …
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Affordable Care Act
IRS Issues Draft 2019 ACA Forms 1094-C and 1095-C and Reporting Instructions
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenThe IRS has released draft versions of Forms 1094-C and 1095-C, as well as the reporting instructions for the 2019 tax year, to be filed and furnished in 2020. You …
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Trump Tries to Change the ACA, But Not The Employer Mandate [UPDATE]
by Robert Sheenby Robert Sheen3 minute read: President Trump announced his intent to make administrative changes to the Affordable Care Act in 2017 as part of this executive order, “Promoting Healthcare Choice and Competition …
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Avoid These ACA Filing Errors to Prevent Getting IRS Letter 226J Year After Year
by Robert Sheenby Robert Sheen5 minute read: They say insanity is doing the same thing over and over expecting different results. We’ve seen many employers repeatedly make the same mistakes in their annual ACA …
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The Signs Were There for IRS’s ACA Enforcement
by Robert Sheenby Robert Sheen5 minute read: One of the more complex sections of the Affordable Care Act is the Employer Shared Responsibility Provisions, also referred to as the ACA Employer Mandate. Under the …
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Hey Accountants, the IRS is Coming for Your Clients
by Robert Sheenby Robert Sheen3 minute read: Originally published on March 6, 2018, in Accounting Today. Lost amid the confusion of the federal government shutdown this year was a new set of penalties the …
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ACA ReportingAffordable Care Act
IRS EXTENDS ACA FURNISHING DEADLINE FOR 1095-C FORMS AND GOOD-FAITH TRANSITION RELIEF FOR 2018 TAX YEAR
by Robert Sheenby Robert Sheen3 minute read: In what has become an annual rite, the IRS has extended the deadline for distributing Form 1095-C for the 2018 tax year to full-time employees as required …
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IRS ISSUES ACA 2018 FORMS 1094-C AND 1095-C, INSTRUCTIONS, AND 226J FOR 2016
by Robert Sheenby Robert Sheen1 minute read: The IRS has released the final 1094/1095-C schedules and reporting instructions for the 2018 tax year, to be filed and furnished in 2019. You can find the …
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IRS Letter 226J Penalty Notices for 2016 May Contain Higher Penalties
by Robert Sheenby Robert Sheen5 minute read: Starting this fall, employers should expect Letter 226J penalty notices to be issued to organizations determined by the IRS to have failed to comply with the Affordable …
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IRS Letter 5699 Laying the Groundwork for Issuing Letter 226J Notices for 2016 ACA Reporting Year
by Robert Sheenby Robert Sheen2 minute read: As the IRS continues to issue Letter 226J penalty notices to organizations determined by the IRS to have failed to comply with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) …
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Affordable Care ActTIGTA
Latest TIGTA Report: ACA Penalties to Continue
by Robert Sheenby Robert Sheen4 minute read: The report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration always has some interesting information. The recently issued report on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) from March …
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Proposed Farm Bill Another Attempt to Undermine ACA
by Robert Sheenby Robert Sheen3 minute read: It’s well known that the Trump administration is doing all it can to undermine the Affordable Care Act. The recent decision by the federal Justice Department to …
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The IRS Wants More Employers to Use Electronic Filing
by Robert Sheenby Robert Sheen2 minute read: The IRS is proposing regulations that would expand mandatory electronic filings for most employers by aggregating the number of total information returns they submit to the federal …
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IRS Confirms Continued Enforcement of ACA Employer Mandate [UPDATE]
by Robert Sheenby Robert Sheen3 minute read: The evidence continues to mount that the employer mandate in the Affordable Care Act is not going away soon, if ever. And the process of the IRS …
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ACA Compliance
TIN Validation Errors with the IRS Can Affect ACA Compliance
by Robert Sheenby Robert Sheen2 minute read: A recent blog post from Robert Sheen discussed the IRS’s continuing efforts to enforce the Affordable Care Act’s employer mandate. On an annual basis, )applicable large employers …
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ACA Employer Mandate Poses IRS and U.S. GAAP Complications
by Robert Sheenby Robert Sheen4 minute read: Originally published on April 18,2018, in Accounting Today. In most organizations, the task of ensuring compliance with the Affordable Care Act lies with the Human Resources team. …
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New CMS Rule Keeps ACA Employer Mandate Intact
by Robert Sheenby Robert Sheen3 minute read: The Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) has issued a final rule to expand short-term insurance options for Americans as part of the federal government’s continuing campaign …
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File ACA 1094-C/1095-C Information with IRS On Time to Avoid Penalties
by Robert Sheenby Robert Sheen2 minute read: With the deadline for providing Affordable Care Act (ACA) information filings to the IRS fast approaching, don’t forget about the late filing penalties under IRS Section 6721. …
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Time to Check Your Work with IRS ACA Filing Deadline Approaching
by Robert Sheenby Robert Sheen3 minute read: The April 2 deadline is fast approaching for filing information related to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Credit to your organization if it’s putting the finishing touches …
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ACA ReportingIRS
Less Than 30 Days to First IRS Filing Deadline for 2017 ACA Information
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenWe are less than 30 days away from the first deadlines for filing Affordable Care Act (ACA) information for the 2017 tax year. How time flies! Here is who must …
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Affordable Care ActIRS
How to Respond to IRS Letter 226J About Affordable Care Act Penalties
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenIt’s the letter no one wants to receive. However, its coming and you need to be prepared just in case your company or client receives it. It is Letter 226J, …
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ACA ReportingIRS
IRS Issues Instructions for Use of New ACA Forms for 2017 Tax Year [NEW REPORT]
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenThe IRS has followed the release of the 2017 forms for filing Affordable Care Act (ACA)-mandated information with the IRS for the 2017 tax year with the instructions for the …
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ACA ReportingIRS
IRS Issues New ACA Forms for 2017 Tax Year [NEW REPORT]
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenThe IRS continues to prepare for employers to file ACA-mandated information with the IRS for the 2017 tax year. The IRS is now making the new Form 1094-C and Form …
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ACA Compliance
The Two C’s of Open Enrollment Season: Communication and Compliance
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenThe Affordable Care Act raised the ante on providing health insurance to Americans for U. S. businesses. It mandated that applicable large employers (those with 50 or more full-time employees …
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Draft IRS ACA Reporting Forms for 2017 Are Out, Transition Relief for Companies Is Over
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenThe IRS has released drafts of forms 1094-C and 1095-C for use in reporting ACA-mandated information for the 2017 tax year. You can view the draft forms at these links: …
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ACA Reporting And The IRS: What To Know About The Letter You Received
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenAt the close of 2016, the IRS letters mailed notices to employers, signaling the start of the IRS’s Affordable Care Act (ACA) audit process. Despite much talk of an ACA …
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ACA ComplianceReporting
The IRS ACA Audit Has Begun: What To Do To Avoid Penalties
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenA round of IRS letters have been mailed out to employers, signifying the start of the IRS’s Affordable Care Act audit process. As the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) anticipates nine …
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New Instructions For Forms 1094-C and 1095-C: An Infographic
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenAs the IRS released the final forms for 2016 Form 1094-C (Transmittal of Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage Information Returns) and 2016 Form 1095-C (Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and …
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Updated Forms 1094-C And 1095-C Are Here
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenThe IRS has released the final updated Forms 1094-C and 1095-C,and while there aren’t many modifications, there are some changes of note. As you probably already know, Form 1094-C is …
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Affordable Care ActIRS
How To Deal With An IRS Incorrect TIN Notification: The DO’s And DON’Ts
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenWhen it comes to employee TINs, some errors seem inevitable, but they don’t always mean what they seem. As an Applicable Large Employer (ALE), it is your duty in accordance …
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ACA Compliance
More Tips On Avoiding Penalties During ACA Information Reporting
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenEmployers have lost a significant margin of error when it comes to ACA information reporting in 2016. As previously discussed, as the good faith standard for incomplete or inaccurate reporting …
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The IRS has revealed some more drafts for their 2016 reporting forms, and already things have changed. You may recall in an earlier ACA Times article where the topics of …
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The IRS has released the draft Form 1095-C, which clarifies coding for coverage for COBRA. At the start of 2016, the FAQ section of the IRS site no longer provided …
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With ACA reporting deadlines approaching soon, the IRS has issued draft updates to forms 1094-C and 1095-C which large employers must use to report on certain health plan information to …
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Affordable Care Act
The ACA’s 2016 Reporting Forms Are Changing: View The IRS Drafts
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenOver the past two months, the IRS has gradually rolled out ACA reporting forms for 2016. So far? 1094-B and 1095-B have been changed, as well as 1094-C and 1095-C. …