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                    Thanksgiving is Not a Day But a Frame of Mind Happy Thanksgiving from ACAWise! You might be on

In the past, HR professionals handled more of the administrative duties, but today most of these functions are performed by computers and technology. Most employers place a greater

The role of human resources personnel is expanding beyond its traditional focus faster than ever before. To understand the human resources skills you will need for the future

Probably the most challenging aspects of holiday management at least for HR professionals are employees wanting the same day off. However, this situation can be prevented by having

Let’s be honest managing holiday requests can be a thorn in HR’s side. However, with a little preparation, you will be rewarded with happier employees and fewer disruptions

  Despite recent attempts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, it remains intact. Currently, you are still required to e-file by the March 31st deadline, so it’s a

Big data, along with its three key features of volume, velocity, and variety, is considered the foundation of modern analytical systems. As of 2013, 91% of America’s top

Folks, we’re experiencing a trend shift in the way Human Resources are handled. The cross from traditional on-premise HR software to cloud-based alternatives is happening in droves and

Strategic use of the statistics you gather from Human Resources (HR) analytics can make a powerful difference in the success of your business. That’s why forward-thinking businesses have

Earlier this year, Washington D.C.’s Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act of 2016 came into effect (on April 7, to be exact). Under this act, employees are entitled to

When you own a small business, the phrase “a penny saved is a penny earned” takes on a whole new meaning. That’s your bread-and-butter, after all, and why

Did you know that a growing number of states are enacting laws that address pay equity by prohibiting employers from asking job applicants how much they earned in

Are you curious about ACAwise? Always wondered how it worked but wasn’t sure if it was for you? Well guess what: you can request a free demo with

A recent American Payroll Association survey – “Getting Paid in America” – revealed that 92% of American employees are confident in the accuracy of their paychecks each pay

As a human resources professional, you’ve had to deal with a unique set of record-keeping and IRS reporting challenges since the passing of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

July 31, 2017, was the deadline to have 941 Forms reporting second quarter information sent to the IRS. The quarterly business tax form reports the federal income tax,

Well, guys, all the king’s horses and all the king’s men couldn’t get the votes for a straight repeal of the Affordable Care Act again. So it looks

Not to brag, but we at ACAwise are some of the best at what we do – and what we do is make Affordable Care Act compliance and

A campaign promise made by Trump to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) day one of his presidency turned into an assurance that it would be repealed and

While 2017 ACA filing may still be a few months away, it never hurts to be prepared. That’s why today we’re going to prepare you with some knowledge

As a business owner, you’ve got to keep track of a lot of tax forms. Not only are you still on the hook for Affordable Care Act Forms

We’re back! The Senate, however, is not…and that may be a bad thing for the GOP’s Affordable Care Act (aka ACA aka ObamaCare) replacement bill. A Vote Delay

This ACAwise post is coming to you a day early this week to say: HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY! As you may have heard, 241 years ago tomorrow, the

Well, folks, with June coming to a close, we’re almost half-way through the year and still with no repeal or replacement for the Affordable Care Act (a.k.a. Obamacare).

Last week, we reported on some key facts surrounding the then-not-yet-released Senate GOP healthcare bill. The bill has since been made available for public consumption (and criticism). The

Last month, the House of Representatives voted to pass a GOP healthcare bill meant to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. As is required with new legislation,

If you’ve been with us since the beginning, you may remember ACAwise being introduced as the number one, all-inclusive online software for everything ACA. Not only would you

It’s a tumultuous time for health care in our country. At least, for health care coverage and plans, that is. The Affordable Care Act was enacted over seven

While House Republicans celebrated a victory when they passed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) replacement, the American Health Care Act (AHCA), a couple of weeks ago, the bill

Boy, Washington’s been quite a-flutter lately, hasn’t it? Just last week, the House of Representatives voted 217 to 213 to pass the GOP health care bill meant to

Nonprofits have a very special place in our society. They help fill in the moral and ethical spaces society can create to make the world a better place

When you own a business, the work never stops. The buck starts and stops with you, and you’re the one responsible for making sure every i is dotted

Hey there, ACA filers! If you used Form 8809 way back before March 31 this year to extend the deadline to file your Affordable Care Act Forms 1094

Okay, guys, we already got a little bit of an extension with Tax Day, what with the 15th falling on a Saturday and today being Emancipation Day, a

No matter what kind of business you run and ACA Forms you file, chances are, you file some version of the Form 1040 for your personal taxes. And

Unless you used the Form 8809 extension, it’s safe to say that by this point your Affordable Care Act filing for the 2016 tax year is over and

If you’ve been in business a while – or maybe even as you’re just starting out – you’ve probably noticed things are always changing. In fact, one of

Okay, guys the Affordable Care Act Form deadline was March 31! How many of you made it? *Looks around like a teacher hoping all her students have their

You read that right: TODAY is the LAST DAY to E-FILE YOUR ACA FORMS!! We’ve said it before and we’re saying it again now: the Affordable Care Act

Affordable Care Act Forms 1094 and 1095 are due April 2, 2018! Since we’ve established the ACA is here to stay (at least a little while), the ACA filing penalties

Well, guys, we’re stuck with the Affordable Care Act for at least a little while longer. And by “at least a little while,” we mean “at least for

The Affordable Care Act Form e-filing deadline is coming up! Are you ready? It’s March 31, 2017, and if you’ve got an account with ACAwise, you’re already a

Despite what’s being discussed in Washington, the Affordable Care Act is still in play and that means your ACA Forms are due soon! For the 2016 tax year,

In case you somehow missed it, the GOP released their Affordable Care Act replacement last week; and the American Health Care Act (AHCA), made up of the Ways

Last week, we mentioned that, if you’re a business owner, you may want to look into extending the deadline for your business’s IRS information returns. You know, if

If you’ve stumbled upon ACAwise because you need to e-file ACA Forms 1094 and 1095 with the IRS, chances are you either own (or know someone who owns)

Welcome back to the work week, folks!  We’re here with some information on those Affordable Care Act forms! As you may know, if you’re an applicable large employer

Okay, ACA filers, it’s just about that time: time to have your employee and recipient copies mailed out! If you have to file an Affordable Care Act return

Alright, people, it’s time to shape up or ship out! It’s the second year of ACA e-filing and that means the IRS isn’t going as easy on us

There are no two ways around it: those of us in the tax and e-filing industries spend a lot of time at our desks. Unfortunately, for some of

Chances are if you’re filing either of the ACA Forms 1095-B or 1095-C, you probably need to file some W-2 Forms and maybe even a 1099 or two

Today, we’re going to flip the script a bit and look at Form 1095 from the recipient side! So, you’ve received a Form 1095 (A, B, or C).

We know you’re hard at work on those ACA Forms that are due to your recipients by the end of this month, so we wanted to make sure

Get ready guys, February’s here! And forget the stress of yesterday’s 1099 and W-2 Form deadline, we’ve got 1095 Forms to worry about! Being the shortest month of

You may recall last year, amidst the turmoil of how to file the reporting forms associated with the Affordable Care Act, the IRS offered a bit of relief

Welcome back! When we last met, we talked about the history of the Affordable Care Act. And with the tumultuous present it’s experiencing, we figured we’d take a

With the future of the Affordable Care Act up in the air, we thought we’d take a minute to look back and see just where this controversial piece

Hey there, ACAwise users! Did you know that when you e-file with ACAwise, you don’t even need to figure out the indicator codes required in lines 14 and

A term present on your Affordable Care Act forms that may need a bit of explaining is “Designated Government Entity” (or DGE, for short). What’s a DGE? And

So you’ve gotten everything in line regarding your Affordable Care Act compliance. You’ve even completely filled out and securely filed your ACA Forms 1094 and 1095 – and

Affordable Care Act penalties are no joke. For one thing, you’ve got the reporting penalties. If you fail to report your ACA Forms or send them in late,

What you need to know. We just talked about how important line 14 is to complete Form 1095-C and now we get to tell you all about line

What you need to know. When you’re completing Form 1095-C – whether for your own business or a client’s – it’s important to know what you’re in for.

Don’t let the Affordable Care Act’s uncertain future lull you into a false sense of security: filing for the 2016 tax year in early 2017 is very much

You won’t believe how easy it is! The year is beginning to draw to a close and you know what that means: it’s time to start preparing to

Believe it or not, it’s time to start thinking about your 2016 ACA reporting as well as start making any changes needed to keep you compliant as we

It might not be why you think… We’ve spoken in-depth before about the employer mandates that were put forth by the Affordable Care Act. But just to give

It’s time to find out! In our last post, we very briefly went over minimum essential coverage while talking minimum value as it pertains to the health insurance

And why does it matter? If you’re working to determine the type of coverage you should be providing to your employees and recipients under the Affordable Care Act,

When you look at the basics of one of the major parts of the Affordable Care Act, it seems pretty simple: Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) must provide healthcare

For those of you who thought a Trump presidency would get you out of the upcoming Affordable Care Act filing, maybe don’t bank too much on that one.

A big part of staying compliant with the Affordable Care Act is reporting the coverage you offer with the IRS on Forms 1094 and 1095. After all, if

When the Affordable Care Act was passed, it stated that full-time employees must be offered health insurance coverage that meets minimum essential coverage and value no later than

When we created ACAwise, we wanted to make a program that worked for everyone who needs to handle ACA compliance and reporting. Of course, we had Applicable Large

Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) who have a significant amount of variable employees face special challenges under the Affordable Care Act’s employer shared responsibilities. In order to make sure

We’ve talked about how important it is that the health insurance you offer your employees meets minimum essential coverage and value. One of the key components in making

Whether or not you were a boy scout growing up, their lifestyle of always being prepared is handy to adopt and apply to your own life, especially when

We’ve already talked a bit lately about the employer shared responsibilities that are now required thanks to the new Affordable Care Act provisions. Because of new rules like

We’ve been talking quite a bit about ACAwise and all the new and exciting features it’s bringing to the world of Affordable Care Act compliance and e-filing, but

Running a business is no piece of cake. Even before the Affordable Care Act, each day had its own unique challenges that needed to be addressed. Now that

If you’re new to the ACA game, you may be wondering what all this talk about 1095 forms is. Even if you’re not, it’s been a while since

That’s right folks, it’s official: alert the presses and sound the alarms, ACAwise is officially live! Well, a lite version of ACAwise is live. With less than three

Remember going over those employer shared responsibility provisions last week? If not, we’ll give you a moment to refresh your memory because they come back into play today!

It’s been a while since our last ACAwise blog, so we figured we’d pick back up by diving right into one of the most important parts of the

The Affordable Care Act 2015 filing deadline for those submitting their forms in the mail is only a week away: May 31, 2016. Forms should be postmarked and

Now that you’ve had the chance to get to know ACAwise a little better, we can dive down into the real get-to-know-ya stuff. You know, like third date

One of the easiest ways to avoid errors and incurring penalties with your ACA forms is to give yourself enough time to complete your return by the filing

Hello there, weary traveler! Welcome to ACAwise. You must be exhausted spending all this time searching the net, trying to find the best way to file the new