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ACA and Filing IRS 1040 Tax Returns

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act reduced the Affordable Care Act individual shared responsibility payment to $0.00 starting with the January 1, 2019 tax year. Form 1040 no ...
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Proposed Legislation Includes ACA Enhancements

The coronavirus relief package pending in the U.S. House of Representatives includes changes to health coverage that would impact many Americans.
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2021 ACA Special Enrollment Period

At the direction of a Presidential Executive Order, the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will be implementing a Special Enrollment Period for ...
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ACA Information for Workers and Families

The U.S. Department of Labor’s webpage provides information about the Affordable Care Act for Workers and Families. The webpage may be accessed by clicking here.
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California ACA Reporting

The State of California requires residents to maintain health coverage or pay a tax penalty. This requirement is in addition to the federal Affordable Care Act mandate. ...
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Measuring Hours for ACA Compliance

At the start of the new year, it is important to remember to measure employee hours for ACA compliance. An applicable large employer (one with 50 or more employees in ...
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Large Employers Must Offer Health Coverage in 2021

The Affordable Care Act requires employers that are “applicable large employers” (ALEs) to offer health coverage to their full-time employees or pay a penalty. Employers ...
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Updated Actuarial Value Calculator

The Affordable Care Act requires applicable large employers to offer full-time employees and their dependents minimum essential health coverage providing minimum value ...
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Question of the Week

Q.- We had a part-time employee who did not work for a few months because we were closed due to COVID restrictions. We received a Paycheck Protection loan and paid the ...
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Electronic Distribution of ACA Forms

Employers required to distribute Form 1095 may furnish the forms electronically if certain procedures are followed. Electronic distribution can save employers money on ...
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