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Penalties Double For ACA Filing Failures

For failure to satisfy the complex filing requirements resulting from the Act () have just doubled. With filing deadlines approaching, should act quickly to ensure they are prepared.

An article by attorneys with Steptoe & Johnson points out that, starting in February 2016, the requires and..
Penalties Double For ACA Filing Failures
IRS Bans “Skinny” Health Plans
Regulations

IRS Bans “Skinny” Health Plans

The Internal Revenue Service has issued proposed regulations that will require employer-sponsored health care plans to include “substantial coverage”..
Key Dates for ACA Open Enrollment
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Key Dates for ACA Open Enrollment

  • November 1, 2015 - Open begins. Individuals can apply for, drop, keep or change their plans.

  • December 15, 2015 – Individuals must enroll by this..
NLRB Decision Likely To Affect ACA Compliance
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NLRB Decision Likely To Affect ACA Compliance

A decision by the National Labor Relations Board announced that franchisors and companies using staffing agencies can be considered is expected to..
$11 Billion in Credits Paid During Filing Season
Tax Expertise

$11 Billion in Credits Paid During Filing Season

Consumers who bought healthcare through federal and state exchanges received almost $11 billion in assistance in fiscal year 2014, according to a..
ACA Reporting Requirements For Large Employers
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ACA Reporting Requirements For Large Employers

Companies with 50 or more full-time employees should be gathering information now for the Affordable Care Act reports they will have to provide to..
Tools to Estimate ACA Fees and Credits
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Tools to Estimate ACA Fees and Credits

The IRS has developed tools for employers and individuals to estimate their credits and payments related to the Affordable Care Act.

The tools,..
Misclassifying Workers Can Trigger Two Penalties
Regulations

Misclassifying Workers Can Trigger Two Penalties

Employers are facing increased scrutiny by the Department Labor, the and state regulators over possible misclassification employees as independent..
‘Cadillac Tax’ Could Affect 1 in 4 Employers
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‘Cadillac Tax’ Could Affect 1 in 4 Employers

New projections from the Kaiser Family Foundation estimate that in 2018 one in four (26%) offering benefits could be subject to the Act’s excise - ,..
Four Studies Show ACA Is Working Well
Regulations

Four Studies Show ACA Is Working Well

Four studies published in mid-August indicate that the Act is achieving its goal reducing the number Americans without , while having no negative..