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Contact IRS Staff About Your Letter 226J
2 minute read: IRS staff continue to work to get current on a backlog of activities that resulted from the recent federal government shutdown. As mentioned in a previous blog Read More
The ACA Remains Popular
2 minute read: The Affordable Care Act has seemed to turn the corner. On a number of fronts, it appears that the ACA is now being accepted as a beneficial Read More
With IRS Staff Back, Expect A Flurry of ACA Penalty Notices
3 minute read: The government shutdown is over, at least for now, and IRS staff is back to work. Get ready for a flurry of Affordable Care Act penalty notices Read More
Distribute 1095-Cs By IRS Deadlines to Avoid Penalties
2 minute read: Every year, the IRS requires employers to furnish the 1095-C schedules to their full-time workforce, in addition to filing them with the tax agency. Failing to do Read More
Electronically Submit your ACA Filings to Avoid IRS Penalties
3 minute read: If you are not yet filing Affordable Care Act information with the IRS, you may want to reconsider. There are some considerable benefits to doing so, including Read More
California Carries the Torch for State-Based Individual Mandates
2 minute read: California Governor Gavin Newsom has not wasted time wading into the healthcare debate. The governor has proposed an individual mandate requiring all California residents to obtain health Read More
ACA Compliance Should Continue Despite Government Shutdown
2 minute read: As we enter the third week of government shutdown, we’re on track to surpass the longest shutdown in U.S. history. The shutdown affects many government agencies, including Read More
Will 2019 be the Year for Statewide Individual Health Insurance Mandates?
3 minute read: Since the Trump Administration took office, the ACA has been under fire from the White House and many Congressional Republicans. Legislative repeal of the ACA failed. However, Read More
‘Tis The Season to Check the Health of Your Data for ACA Reporting
5 minute read: The end of 2018 is around the corner and that means that if you haven’t done so already, it’s time to get your Affordable Care Act (ACA) Read More
Provide ACA Information by IRS Deadlines to Avoid Penalties
4 minute read: The IRS has released Revenue Procedure 2018-57, which highlights the penalty rates associated with failing to provide ACA information by IRS deadlines for the 2019 tax year, Read More
IRS EXTENDS ACA FURNISHING DEADLINE FOR 1095-C FORMS AND GOOD-FAITH TRANSITION RELIEF FOR 2018 TAX YEAR
3 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 Read More
More Insurers Will Participate in the ACA Marketplace in 2019
3 minute read: It was predicted that the health insurance marketplace would be turned upside down with the individual mandate penalty effectively reduced to $0 beginning January 1,2019. However, that Read More
ACA Compliance Doesn’t Have to Burden HR Staff
5 minute read: Human Resources staff have a difficult job. They help keep their organizations running smoothly by ensuring, to the greatest degree possible, that the employer is in compliance Read More
What Employers Need to Know About the ACA (UPDATE)
7 minute read: It’s always interesting to look back and see how regulation develops. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is no exception. I wrote a five-part series about the ACA Read More
Employers Receiving IRS Letter 226J for 2016
2 minute read: The IRS has started issuing Letter 226J penalty notices for the 2016 tax year to employers identified as having failed to comply with the ACA’s Employer Mandate. Read More
ACA Support May Dictate Midterm Election Results
2 minute read: Americans across the country will report to their respective poll places to cast their ballots in the midterm elections on November 6, and the issue of healthcare Read More
IRS Letter 226J for 2016 “In the Mail”
3 minute read: It’s confirmed. The IRS will begin issuing Letter 226J for the 2016 tax year in the next few weeks. IRS staff has indicated that the penalty notices Read More![What to Measure, Track and Record Under the ACA [UPDATE]](https://acatimes.com/wp-content/uploads/AdobeStock_193104853_1280px-269x180_c.jpg)
What to Measure, Track and Record Under the ACA [UPDATE]
7 minute read: It’s always interesting to look back and see how regulation develops. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is no exception. I wrote a five-part series about the ACA Read More
ACA Popularity Remains Strong as Midterms Approach
2 minute read: The midterm elections are less than a month away on November 6. With an estimated 20 million Americans at risk of losing health coverage if the ACA Read More
Why You Should Be Concerned that ACA Exchange Notices are Being Issued
2 minute read: The fourth quarter of the 2018 tax year is here, bringing with it record temperatures in many parts of the country. The ACA enforcement process is also Read More
IRS Letter 226J Penalty Notices for 2016 May Contain Higher Penalties
5 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 Read More
Expect the IRS to Start Issuing ACA Penalties for 2016 Tax Year in November
3 minute read: As November approaches, two things seem certain. There will be national midterm elections and the IRS will begin issuing Letter 226J penalty notices to employers identified as Read More
An ACA Penalty Risk Assessment May Help Employers Avoid IRS Penalties
3 minute read: The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is complex and complying with the law’s Employer Mandate can be challenging for organizations. Under the ACA’s Employer Mandate, Applicable Large Employers Read More
IRS Letter 226J Notices for 2015 Tax Year May Be Issued Through 2019
3 minute read: Employers who have not yet received a 2015 ESRP penalty notice should not breathe a sigh of relief yet. The IRS identified 49,259 employers at risk for Read More
IRS Penalties Increase in 2018 for ACA Non-Compliance
2 minute read: The IRS has increased the penalties for employers that do not comply with the ACA for the 2018 tax year. Here’s a rundown of the changes: 4980H Read More
Is Your Organization an ALE? (UPDATE)
4 minute read: It’s always interesting to look back and see how regulation develops. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is no exception. I wrote a five-part series about the ACA Read More
Exchange Notices Can Lead to IRS Letter 226J ACA Penalties
3 minute read: It’s no secret the IRS has been actively enforcing the Affordable Care Act’s Employer Mandate. To date, the IRS has identified a total of 49,259 employers that Read More
