The IRS has issued its first ACA penalty letters for tax year 2021. While employers have been forewarned, many may not be fully armed to respond in a timely and compliant manner. The IRS is making good on its promise, and...more
On December 12, the IRS issued final regulations confirming the end of good-faith transition relief. The good news is that the regulations also include a permanent, automatic 30-day extension for Applicable Large Employers...more
And if you are an ACA “Applicable Large Employer” (ALE), it was. The American Health Care Act, H.R. 1628, with last minute amendments noted in H. Rep. 115-109, passed the House of Representatives on Thursday afternoon,...more
Affordable Care Act (ACA) reforms have become effective incrementally over the last six years. In 2016, most of the ACA changes are applicable. Employers that sponsor group health plans should ensure that they are in...more
For the many employers and health care providers that have thus far been spending their holidays poring over the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) new tax forms and their cryptic instructions in anticipation of the inaugural round...more
Relief Only Applies for the 2015 ACA Coverage Offered and Provided Reporting to the IRS and Furnishing of Statements to Employees - While others may have thoughts of holiday cheer in their heads, benefits and human...more
With the end of 2015 fast approaching, employers should be aware of certain issues under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“ACA”), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”) and...more