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3 minute read: Biden’s American Rescue Plan (ARP) has reshaped the way Americans receive and qualify for healthcare coverage, including COBRA. Before diving into the specifics of how the ARP impacts recipients of COBRA, it’s best to first define the important healthcare term. What is COBRA? MORE
We’ve heard from our partners and brokers that the IRS has begun issuing Letter 5699 to employers for the 2019 tax year. Officially called “Missing Information Return Form 1094/1095-C,” Letter 5699 is the precursor notice that is issued to employers before a penalty assessment. MORE
4 minute read: How exactly do employers prove to the IRS that the healthcare plans they are offering to their workforce are affordable under the Affordable Care Act ? MORE
3 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 alone and you need to make filing corrections. MORE
3 min read. ACA reporting for the 2021 tax year may not be top of mind for employers right now, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be aware of the penalties being assessed by the IRS for non-compliance with the Employer Mandate. MORE
4 minute read. The Employer Shared Responsibility Provisions (ESRP) under the Affordable Care Act may seem straightforward, but, in reality, complying with them can be challenging and time-consuming. MORE
3 minute read: We recently hosted a webinar on the growing number of states requiring ACA reporting in addition to federal filing with the IRS. MORE
2 minute read. With the IRS ramping up enforcement of the ACA, employers should keep their eyes peeled for the penalty warning notice, Letter 5699. Responding promptly and accurately to the notice could save your organization hundreds of thousands of dollars. What is Letter 5699? MORE
3 min read. The IRS announced that there is no statute of limitations for ACA penalties. What does that mean exactly? Simply put, it means that the ACA non-compliance penalties for any reporting year can be issued at any time in the future. MORE
3 min read. May 31 is the deadline for self-insured employers and health insurance carriers to submit applicable ACA information to the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) for the 2020 tax year. MORE
3 min read. President Biden’s special enrollment period has already generated 1 million additional signups on the federal ACA health exchange. MORE
3 min read. ACA compliance can be time-consuming and complex. There is a myriad of issues that can arise during the course of the year that can make employers’ annual IRS filings more difficult than necessary. MORE
Employers required to comply with the ACA’s Employer Mandate must report their full-time employee’s healthcare information to the IRS annually via forms 1094-C and 1095-C, but what exactly are these forms? MORE
4 min read. On Thursday, June 17, the Supreme Court of the United States struck down the case that asserts the ACA is unconstitutional, without even ruling on the underlying argument. In a landslide 7-2 vote , the ACA survived yet another legal challenge at the highest federal court. MORE
3 min read. The Supreme Court case in which the Justices consider whether the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional without the Individual Mandate will see a judicial decision any day now. . MORE
4 min read. It is a sign of good government that agencies tasked with enforcing complex statutes increase efficiency over time. MORE
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 its website. MORE
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. . MORE
2 minute read: For the 2021 tax year, the ACA affordability threshold will increase to 9.83%. That means employees will likely have to contribute more towards their employer-sponsored healthcare. IRS revenue procedure notice IRS Rev Proc. MORE
3 minute read: Classifying workers is an important step for employers determining if the requirements of the ACA’s Employer Mandate apply to them. This is due to the necessary step of calculating ALE status. . Determining ALE Status. MORE
3 minute read: The COVID-19 pandemic created hardships for everyone and everything, including the IRS. On numerous occasions, the agency announced a significant backlog in processing paper returns. As of late March, the agency had a backlog of over 12 million returns. MORE
3 minute read: The latest IRS Notice 2021-23 provides additional rules on the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) with respect to quarter one and quarter two of the 2021 tax year. . MORE
3 minute read: The Biden administration is once again finding ways to bolster the Affordable Care Act. This time the advancement comes in the form of ACA subsidies and the costs of healthcare obtained through state and federal health exchanges. In the newly released $1.8 MORE
In June, the ACA’s special enrollment period garnered 1 million sign-ups through the federal health exchange, HealthCare.gov. A month later and the number of enrollees has doubled. MORE
3 minute read: The latest ACA advancement to be introduced by the Biden administration comes via the American Rescue Plan and applies to the use of Advanced Payments of Premium Tax Credits (APTCs) and Premium Tax Credits (PTCs). MORE
3 minute read: Have you ever wondered what would happen if your organization failed to pay penalties assessed by the IRS under the ACA? In this post, Trusaic explains what you need to know about the IRS’ enforcement powers under the ACA, namely, the powers to levy and lien. . MORE
ACA Times
JULY 26, 2021
In June, the ACA’s special enrollment period garnered 1 million sign-ups through the federal health exchange, HealthCare.gov. A month later and the number of enrollees has doubled.
ACA Times
JULY 14, 2021
We’ve heard from our partners and brokers that the IRS has begun issuing Letter 5699 to employers for the 2019 tax year. Officially called “Missing Information Return Form 1094/1095-C,” Letter 5699 is the precursor notice that is issued to employers before a penalty assessment.
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ACA Times
JUNE 29, 2021
Earlier this month the Supreme Court issued its decision to uphold the ACA, dismissing the challengers who asserted it was unconstitutional. So, what happens next?
ACA Times
JUNE 25, 2021
Employers required to comply with the ACA’s Employer Mandate must report their full-time employee’s healthcare information to the IRS annually via forms 1094-C and 1095-C, but what exactly are these forms?
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ACA Times
JUNE 21, 2021
4 min read. On Thursday, June 17, the Supreme Court of the United States struck down the case that asserts the ACA is unconstitutional, without even ruling on the underlying argument. In a landslide 7-2 vote , the ACA survived yet another legal challenge at the highest federal court.
ACA Times
JUNE 17, 2021
4 min read. It is a sign of good government that agencies tasked with enforcing complex statutes increase efficiency over time.
ACA Times
JUNE 10, 2021
3 min read. The Supreme Court case in which the Justices consider whether the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional without the Individual Mandate will see a judicial decision any day now. .
ACA Times
JUNE 8, 2021
3 min read. The IRS announced that there is no statute of limitations for ACA penalties. What does that mean exactly? Simply put, it means that the ACA non-compliance penalties for any reporting year can be issued at any time in the future.
ACA Times
JUNE 4, 2021
2 minute read. With the IRS ramping up enforcement of the ACA, employers should keep their eyes peeled for the penalty warning notice, Letter 5699. Responding promptly and accurately to the notice could save your organization hundreds of thousands of dollars. What is Letter 5699?
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ACA Times
JUNE 2, 2021
3 min read. President Biden’s special enrollment period has already generated 1 million additional signups on the federal ACA health exchange.
ACA Times
MAY 28, 2021
3 minute read. Without the proper tools or subject matter expertise, tackling the responsibilities of the Affordable Care Act’s Employer Mandate on your own can be overwhelming. .
ACA Times
MAY 25, 2021
3 min read. May 31 is the deadline for self-insured employers and health insurance carriers to submit applicable ACA information to the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) for the 2020 tax year.
ACA Times
MAY 21, 2021
4 minute read. The Employer Shared Responsibility Provisions (ESRP) under the Affordable Care Act may seem straightforward, but, in reality, complying with them can be challenging and time-consuming.
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ACA Times
MAY 20, 2021
3 min read. ACA reporting for the 2021 tax year may not be top of mind for employers right now, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be aware of the penalties being assessed by the IRS for non-compliance with the Employer Mandate.
ACA Times
MAY 18, 2021
3 minute read: We recently hosted a webinar on the growing number of states requiring ACA reporting in addition to federal filing with the IRS.
ACA Times
MAY 11, 2021
3 minute read: Biden’s American Rescue Plan (ARP) has reshaped the way Americans receive and qualify for healthcare coverage, including COBRA. Before diving into the specifics of how the ARP impacts recipients of COBRA, it’s best to first define the important healthcare term. What is COBRA?
ACA Times
MAY 7, 2021
3 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 alone and you need to make filing corrections.
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ACA Times
MAY 6, 2021
4 minute read: How exactly do employers prove to the IRS that the healthcare plans they are offering to their workforce are affordable under the Affordable Care Act ?
ACA Times
MAY 4, 2021
3 minute read: The Biden administration is once again finding ways to bolster the Affordable Care Act. This time the advancement comes in the form of ACA subsidies and the costs of healthcare obtained through state and federal health exchanges. In the newly released $1.8
ACA Times
APRIL 29, 2021
3 minute read: The latest ACA advancement to be introduced by the Biden administration comes via the American Rescue Plan and applies to the use of Advanced Payments of Premium Tax Credits (APTCs) and Premium Tax Credits (PTCs).
ACA Times
APRIL 27, 2021
3 minute read: The COVID-19 pandemic created hardships for everyone and everything, including the IRS. On numerous occasions, the agency announced a significant backlog in processing paper returns. As of late March, the agency had a backlog of over 12 million returns.
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ACA Times
APRIL 21, 2021
3 minute read: The latest IRS Notice 2021-23 provides additional rules on the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) with respect to quarter one and quarter two of the 2021 tax year. .
ACA Times
APRIL 19, 2021
3 minute read: IRS enforcement of the ACA is going to increase throughout the remainder of the year and well into 2022, as President Biden’s FY 2022 discretionary request alludes to.
ACA Times
APRIL 15, 2021
3 minute read: Have you ever wondered what would happen if your organization failed to pay penalties assessed by the IRS under the ACA? In this post, Trusaic explains what you need to know about the IRS’ enforcement powers under the ACA, namely, the powers to levy and lien. .
ACA Times
APRIL 13, 2021
3 minute read: Classifying workers is an important step for employers determining if the requirements of the ACA’s Employer Mandate apply to them. This is due to the necessary step of calculating ALE status. . Determining ALE Status.
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ACA Times
APRIL 9, 2021
2 minute read: For the 2021 tax year, the ACA affordability threshold will increase to 9.83%. That means employees will likely have to contribute more towards their employer-sponsored healthcare. IRS revenue procedure notice IRS Rev Proc.
ACA Times
APRIL 6, 2021
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. .
ACA Times
MARCH 31, 2021
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 Employer Mandate.
ACA Times
MARCH 30, 2021
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 its website.
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