e-file form 8809
You Filed An 8809 Extension…Now What?
| April 8, 2020
Are you drowning in data and unsure where to start?
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7 Ways The CARES ACT Can Sustain Your Business Amid Covid-19.
| April 1, 2020
This ACT addresses the many struggles that businesses are currently facing.
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aca deadline
File An Extension To Avoid IRS penalties This Year
| March 30, 2020
The ACA Reporting deadline is tomorrow!
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Work from home
So Your Employees Are Working From Home?
| March 25, 2020
As more states issue, “stay in place” orders, many businesses have moved their entire workforce home.
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aca deadline
The ACA Reporting Deadline Will Remain The Same, Are You Ready?
| March 23, 2020
There has been a lot of buzz surrounding recent changes to the IRS deadlines in response to the spread of Covid-19. The IRS has made changes to the
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Current Events
What is H.R 6201? Here’s What You Need To Know
| March 18, 2020
Since it’s arrival in the United States, the Coronavirus has been increasing in intensity and Americans are beginning to feel its effects in their everyday lives. Many Americans
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aca compliance
Monthly Tracking Is The Key To Easier ACA Reporting
| March 16, 2020
Let’s just state the facts, ACA Reporting is hard and it is also time consuming. For those of you who are in the thick of the reporting process
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Managing Employees
How To Prevent COVID-19 Panic Among Your Employees
| March 11, 2020
So, we have all heard about COVID-19, this virus has been sweeping the world both literally and through the media. We are hearing more and more about it
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aca reporting
Last Minute Advice For Your ACA Reporting Preparation
| March 9, 2020
The deadline to E-file your ACA Forms with the IRS is approaching! Have you completed your forms and mailed them off to your employees? If so, that’s awesome
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aca compliance
What You Need To Know To Maintain Your IRS Compliance During An Acquisition
| March 5, 2020
One of the most challenging changes that a business can experience is an acquisition. This process involves upheaval and legal guidelines, this is a lot of work for
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aca deadline
Today Is Your ACA Recipient Copy Deadline… Do You Need To Call In An Expert?
| March 2, 2020
The clock is ticking! Today is the ACA recipient copy deadline. Have you mailed your Form 1095 copies to your employees? The IRS requires you to have them
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Applicable Large Employers
How To Correctly Determine Your ALE Status
| February 26, 2020
Every aspect of ACA reporting is complicated. Sometimes it can be difficult to determine whether or not you are even a mandated reporter. Keep reading for an easy
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aca compliance
The Most Common Mistakes Made on Form 1095 That Will Lead To Penalties
| February 24, 2020
When it comes to ACA mandated reporting, there are a lot of factors involved. As the March 02 recipient copy deadline approaches, we know that ALEs are beginning
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1095 recipient forms
The ACA Deadline is coming! Where Are Your Recipient copies?
| February 19, 2020
When it comes to ACA reporting, recipient copies can be daunting. A LOT of work and even more paper goes into completing and printing them. It may be
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aca compliance
Here’s What You Need To Know About ACA State Filing…
| February 17, 2020
As the IRS deadlines creep closer and closer, ACA reporting is on the radar of every mandated filer in the country. With new state filing requirements, many filers
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aca compliance
Your Ultimate ACA Year-End Reporting Tips
| February 11, 2020
Know Your Deadlines… Let’s start with the basics, you must know your deadlines. There are three major deadlines that you need to adhere to if you want to
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aca reporting
The Perks of Prior Year Filing With ACAwise
| February 4, 2020
With the IRS penalty letters that are currently being distributed, prior year filing is becoming a necessity for many applicable large employers. Many ACA Reporting vendors don’t offer
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aca penalty
What You Need To Know If A Notice 972CG Lands In Your MailBox
| January 28, 2020
The IRS is making a statement in the new year, they are cracking down on ACA reporting. The Notice 972CG is proof of this. The IRS is currently
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aca penalties
Letters That You Don’t Want to Get In The Mail…
| January 23, 2020
ACA reporting can be daunting…ACAwise is here to make it easy. The IRS is currently distributing penalty notices for tax year 2017. They will begin distributing the penalties
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ACA e-file provider
Your 2020 Guide To ACA Reporting
| January 21, 2020
The time has come…the ACA reporting season is upon us. If you are an applicable large employer, then it is time to come up with a game plan.
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aca reporting
The Affordable Care Act and the Changing Economy
| January 15, 2020
In the past decade the workforce has begun to change. There has been a shift away from traditional “9-5” jobs and a move towards freelancing. While individuals of
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aca info
What You Need To Know About ABC Testing
| January 14, 2020
The ACA is a complex beast…every large applicable employer knows this. ACAwise is here to keep you up to date on any possible changes to the IRS. Have
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aca changes - Category
The New California Mandate…Have You Heard About It?
| January 9, 2020
Since the federal individual mandate was eliminated from the Affordable Care Act many states have put in place an individual mandate at the state level. The latest state
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IRS Checklist
Your 2020 Large Employer Checklist…
| January 7, 2020
Large employers, the holidays may be over…but it’s time to check your list twice. What list you may ask? Your January checklist! There are some huge deadlines coming
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aca changes - Category
There May Be A New Rule on Data Transparency Coming Soon…
| December 30, 2019
It is hard to believe that the ACA has existed for only six years. During this time it has continued to change and evolve and that is still
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aca deadline
The 2020 Deadlines That You Need To Know!
| December 23, 2019
The new year is right around the corner and it’s bringing IRS deadlines with it! Are you an applicable large employer? If so, it’s time to start thinking
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acawise
5 Ways That ACAwise Can Bring you Peace of Mind in 2020!
| December 19, 2019
Are you an applicable large employer? If you are overwhelmed by the IRS reporting requirement and ACA compliance seems out of reach, then it is time to consider
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aca compliance
2020 Is Almost Here…How To Stay IRS Compliant
| December 18, 2019
The new year is on the way and that means that it’s time for employers to turn their attention to the IRS reporting requirements of the Affordable Care
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aca info
The Federal Poverty Level: What ALE’s Need To Know
| December 12, 2019
We have all heard of the term “federal poverty level”. It is generally referred to more simply as the poverty line. While it is pretty easy to understand
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1095 c reporting
What Are Safe Harbors Under The ACA?
| December 10, 2019
The ACA requires that applicable large employers (employers with 50 or more full-time equivalent employees) report their health insurance offerings to the IRS. One of the main reasons
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Penalties
ACA Penalties….Here’s How To Avoid Them
| December 6, 2019
If you are an applicable large employer, you have probably heard the horror stories about ACA noncompliance penalties, maybe you’ve even gotten one in the past. These penalties
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health insurance
How To Structure Your Employees’ Health Insurance for the Best Results
| December 3, 2019
Whether you are a large applicable employer or a small business owner, you should familiarize yourself with employer-sponsored health plan options. There are two major types of group
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aca compliance
Do You Have Seasonal Employees? How To Stay Compliant!
| November 26, 2019
As an applicable large employer, it can be stressful to stay up to speed on the ACA reporting requirements. One area of reporting that can be easily overlooked
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aca e-filing
E-file Your ACA Forms This Year For Better Results!
| November 25, 2019
If you are filing for an applicable large employee or a professional employment organization, then you are no stranger to submitting ACA forms with the IRS. You are
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aca info
5 Important Things To Know About The Cadillac Tax
| November 20, 2019
If you are an employer who tries to stay up to speed with the ACA, then you may have heard about the Cadillac Tax. If not, you’re about
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healthcare
How To Make The Most Of Your Health Insurance
| November 18, 2019
A goal of the Affordable Care Act is to enhance the standards of American health insurance. Catastrophic health insurance plans have been greatly eliminated and new plans are
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aca health insurance
What You Need To Know About The Health Insurance Marketplace
| November 15, 2019
The Must Have “Metals” Of The Health Insurance Marketplace… About 49% of Americans have employer-sponsored health insurance and many of them work for Large Applicable Employers. However, that
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minimum essential coverage
What Is MEC And Why Should You Care?
| November 14, 2019
Since the Affordable Care Act was written into existence, you may have heard the term “MEC” thrown around. How many of us have actually taken the time to
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1095 c reporting
You Can Regain Your IRS Reporting Confidence With ACAwise
| November 13, 2019
We admit it…the Affordable Care Act is a very complex piece of legislation. The fact that the mandates and general filing rules required by the ACA are constantly
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1095 c reporting
How To Avoid Common Mistakes in Your ACA Filing
| November 12, 2019
Reporting To The IRS… This can be a very intimidating process…especially where ACA compliance is concerned. No one wants to receive that dreaded penalty letter in the mail
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1095 c form
Big Policy Changes In New Jersey: How To Stay ACA Compliant
| November 11, 2019
Changes in Compliance… Beginning in 2019, employers in New Jersey have had a new item to add to their mandatory reporting checklist – New Jersey Health Insurance Mandate
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1095 b form
Changes To Form 1095-B – What You Need To Know
| October 23, 2019
Keywords: Form 1095-B, medical coverage, national health insurance, medical plans Changes To Form 1095-B – What You Need To Know Form 1095-B, issued to individuals by insurers to
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aca changes - Category
The Best Full-Service ACA Compliance Solution for Your Business
| September 26, 2019
The Best Full-Service ACA Compliance Solution for Your Business
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1095 form
Today is the Last Day To E-File Your ACA 1095 Forms
| April 1, 2019
Hurry! You’re not being fooled! Nobody is pulling a fast one. But you need to act fast because the fact is that today is the last day to
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aca reporting deadlines 2019
How To Easily Meet ACA Reporting Deadlines 2019
| February 11, 2019
Insurers, self-insuring employers, large employers, and other coverage providers are required to e-file Form 1095-B and Form 1095-C by April 1, 2019. With tax season in full effect, it
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1099
How To File 1099s & W2s By The January 31 Deadline
| January 24, 2019
The time has come for employers to handle their annual and quarterly business tax filing requirements by the upcoming January 31 deadline. IRS 1099 & W-2 Tax Deadline: Midnight, January 31st,
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20 states sue Obamacare
Court Rules Obamacare Unconstitutional, What Happens Now?
| December 17, 2018
Months after litigation in Texas vs. The United States began, America has an answer to “Is Obamacare unconstitutional?” and that answer, announced on Friday, Dec. 14th, is yes.
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aca
What To Do When You Receive Letter 226J From The IRS
| December 12, 2018
Receiving a Letter 226J from the IRS typically comes emotions resembling shock or concern. Due to the complexity of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (known by
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2018 ACA compliance
Why the IRS Changed the 2018 ACA Reporting Deadline
| December 6, 2018
The IRS made an announcement earlier this week that completely changes the ACA reporting requirements 2018: The deadline changed. That’s right, your ACA reporting as a completely new
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20 states sue Obamacare
Midterm Elections 2018: The Future of the Affordable Care Act
| November 28, 2018
Now that the dust is starting to settle from the results of the 2018 midterm elections, projections for what the 116th Congress could mean for key legislation is
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2019 ACA compliance
The Compliance Checklist You Need to Prime For Success
| November 7, 2018
There is a lot more to corporate compliance than filing your taxes on time. And while this compliance guide is far from comprehensive, making sure these aspects are
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health insurance
Cheaper Obamacare 2019 Premiums on the Way
| October 17, 2018
Obamacare 2019 premiums are finally falling. CNN reports that the drop in the insurance premium is the first since 2014, when the Affordable Care Act exchanges opened. The
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Business success
How To Use Effective Listening Skills for Business Success
| October 10, 2018
There are many factors that come into play while achieving business success. Early mornings. Late nights. Dedication. Sacrifice. Most successful businesses require each of these, along with listening skills
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corporate attire
This Is How Covering Tattoos at Work Can Hurt Your Company
| October 8, 2018
As younger people enter the workforce, they bring with them the culture they grew up in. Often, that’s a culture of riotous color and more than a few
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Employer
What Employers Need To Know About Service Dogs in the Workplace
| October 3, 2018
Employees with disabilities may require the assistance of therapy dogs or service dogs in the workplace to assist them in completing daily tasks. As an employer, you must
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20 states sue Obamacare
The Obamacare Pros and Woes You Need To Know
| October 1, 2018
Between a new legal battle with the Wisconsin justice department (WI DOJ) and a finally perceptible market stabilization, Obamacare is back in the headlines. While lawsuits are at
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Medical bill assistance
How The Senate is Helping To Eliminate Surprise Medical Bills
| September 26, 2018
Medical treatment and its costly expense have left many Americans frustrated and in medical debt. Acknowledging the ever-growing need for medical bill assistance, a bipartisan group of the
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health care
Will Medicare Advantage Plans Cut Choices?
| September 24, 2018
A large portion of the population is aging out of private health care and into Medicare coverage, and with that shift comes a growing enrollment in Medicare Advantage
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Employment benefits
How To Easily Make Your Work From Home Policies Effective
| September 21, 2018
Studies show that employees that work from home tend to save employers money, have increased productivity, and give most employees the flexibility that they desire. As with any
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competitive benefits
Are Your Parental Leave Benefits Competitive Enough?
| September 19, 2018
With industry leaders starting to offer competitive employee benefits ––paid parental leave chief among them––this is your chance to get ahead of the curve. Paid parental leave is
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behavioral interview questions
Behavioral Interview Questions and How To Get Great Talent
| September 17, 2018
The process of finding new talent to build your company’s team is easier than ever with the help of the internet and social media. With just one or
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hurricane
What To Do If Your Business Is In The Hurricane Florence Path
| September 12, 2018
Disclaimer: This blog is not for the people on the coast who should have evacuated or hunkered down by now. This is for those of you on the
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2018 health insurance
DOJ Warns Of Health Insurance Chaos Without Obamacare
| September 10, 2018
Last week, Texas vs. The United States, the court case centered around the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, hit the courtroom. The first thing to be decided
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20 states sue Obamacare
Why Today Is a Big Day For Obamacare
| September 5, 2018
Today is a big day for the Affordable Care Act. In a Fort Worth, Texas courtroom, attorney generals from both sides of the aisle are going to duke
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1094 c
The Affordable Care Act Isn’t Dead, So You Need To Know These 3 Things
| August 27, 2018
The Affordable Care Act might have sustained a few hits since it was known as Obamacare, but it is far from dead. Enough of the ACA remains intact
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2019 health insurance outlook
You Should Expect an Unstable 2019 Health Insurance Market
| August 20, 2018
Current broker insights project the health insurance market is set to become volatile as higher-income Americans react to increased ACA plan premiums. The Center on Health Insurance Reforms
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acawise
Team Building Activities People Will Actually Like
| August 15, 2018
You can only build so much of a coworker relationship out of water-cooler conversation and meetings, but in order to function its best your team needs to, well,
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aca
How To Make The Most Out of an Employee Exit Interview
| August 13, 2018
Losing a good employee, regardless of the circumstances, is never easy. You feel blindsided, caught off-guard, and confused. You’re juggling all of these feelings while trying to determine
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hiring employees
How to Make the Most Out of Your New Hire
| July 16, 2018
The hiring process is a lengthy and tedious journey to say the very least. From the initial meetings to their first day, the application and recruiting process is
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hiring employees
How to Avoid Feeling Burned Out at Work
| July 9, 2018
Have you ever felt overwhelmed at work? Intense pressure from your coworkers and/or boss? Feels like no one cares or acknowledges how hard you work? Chances are you
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1095c
What Happens After I Receive IRS Letter 226-J?
| July 2, 2018
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) is complicated. The ACA penalty process being initiated by the IRS is no exception. Employers receiving notifications (IRS letter 226-J)
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2018 ACA compliance
What Employers Need to Know About 2018 ACA Compliance
| June 25, 2018
This time last year we were all watching anxiously as Washington discussed the possible “repeal and replace” of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). No matter what side of
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career development
6 Powerful HR Tips to Unlock Employee Potential This Summer
| June 18, 2018
Summer is here, the change of season brings several human resource related challenges unique to this time of year. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and
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co-worker
What Can HR Do With Workplace Suicide on The Rise?
| June 11, 2018
Suicide. It is an unbelievably sad and tragic event that has impacted hundreds of thousands of friends, families, and colleagues across the United States. In the wake of
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difference between exempt and non exempt employees
What You Need to Know About Exempt Employees
| June 4, 2018
When you welcome a new team member on you may see two words floating around: Tax exempt and nonexempt. Isn’t exempt just another word for “excused?” If so,
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effective meeting management
How to Make Your Team Meeting More Engaging
| May 21, 2018
Human Resource team meetings are essential, but often the attendees are unengaged and unable to deliver any useful input. Team meetings are already notorious for being boring, and
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hiring employees
This New Hire Onboarding Checklist Will Blow Your Mind
| May 14, 2018
As a human resources professional, you understand the value of employee onboarding. From better job performance to higher retention the benefits of onboarding are quantifiable. Failing to properly
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ACA enrollment period
Is Obamacare Gone? Tell The IRS That
| May 11, 2018
Becuase of the widespread interest concerning the Affordable Care Act (ACA), one would think that most American would be well informed about its current state. So is Obamacare
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Employee Management
How to Motivate and Manage Seasonal Employees
| May 7, 2018
The countdown to summer has begun! As businesses across the nation prepare for the annual summer rush many will be adding a few more hands on deck to
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1094 c
Today Is The ACA Reporting Deadline If You Filed An Extension
| May 2, 2018
If you filed for an automatic 30-day extension for your ACA reporting your time is officially up. Today is the ACA reporting deadline if you filed an extension
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1094 c
What You Need To Know About Your ACA Reporting Extension?
| April 30, 2018
If you filed Form 8809 to extend your Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting deadline here’s your friendly reminder that your new and extended deadline is coming up soon!
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2018 941 form
Everything You Need To Know About 941 Form For 2018
| April 23, 2018
There’s always something to be learned from the first quarter to help you transition to the next. April marks two important milestones for human resources and business owners:
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1040 extension
Today Is The Last Day For You To File Your 2018 Tax Return
| April 18, 2018
The IRS website malfunctioned yesterday causing issues for millions of tax filers across the nation. The estimated 5 million taxpayers who waited to file their income tax returns
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1040 deadline
What is The Penalty For Filing a Tax Return Late?
| April 16, 2018
One of the most dreaded days of the calendar year for many Americans is here! That’s right, the deadline for filing your income tax return is tomorrow April
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federal tax return
What You Need To Know About Filing An Income Tax Extension?
| April 12, 2018
If you are not able to complete your federal tax return by the April 17th deadline, you will need to file for an IRS extension. Here is what
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income tax extension
How Do I File A Tax Extension Out-Of-The-Country?
| April 9, 2018
If you are unable to file your federal income taxes by April 17th, don’t worry about Uncle Sam tracking you down. Well, as long as you file an
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2018 941 form
What You Need To Know About The 94x Series
| April 6, 2018
The first quarter filing deadline for Form 941 is Monday, April 30th! Today we will look at the different variations of Form 941, the Employer’s Federal Quarterly Tax
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1094
Today is the Last Day to File Your ACA Forms
| April 2, 2018
Need More Time to E-File Your Employee’s 1094 and 1095 Form? Today is the last day to file your Affordable Care Act Forms with the IRS. All Applicable
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1094 c
Warning! Are You Facing ACA Filing Penalties?
| March 28, 2018
Affordable Care Act Forms 1094 and 1095 are due April 2, 2018! Since we have established that the ACA is here to stay (at least for now), the
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paid family leave
How to Build an Attractive PTO Policy
| March 26, 2018
It should go without saying that building an attractive PTO or leave policy for your business is super important. Paid time off is a benefit that not only
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employee time off
Summer Vacation- How to Manage Your PTO Requests
| March 23, 2018
It is officially spring and summer is right around the corner! After months of winter coldness, your employees are gearing up for their long-awaited vacations. It is
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dismissing an employee
Employee Terminations: How to Tell Your Team
| March 19, 2018
Employee terminations are rough no matter the size of your team. But, the difficulties do not stop with the employee leaving. Now you must manage the concerns of
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1099 e file software
The IRS Has Released New W-4 Forms and Withholding Calculator
| March 16, 2018
Following the passage of President Trump’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the IRS has finally released the much anticipated new W-4 Forms and withholding calculator. However, please note
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employee files
What Important Employee Records Should You Be Keeping?
| March 12, 2018
The importance of well-kept employee records stretches far beyond the possible legal ramifications. Accurate employee records can help HR departments identify skill gaps and recruit ideal staff members.
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big data management
Big Data’s Powerful Impact on The Role of Human Resources
| March 9, 2018
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
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difference between exempt and non exempt employees
The HR Guide to Understanding Exempt Employees
| March 5, 2018
When you welcome a new team member on you may see two words floating around: Tax exempt and nonexempt. Isn’t exempt just another word for “excused?” If so,
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1095c
Today is the ACA Filing Deadline
| March 2, 2018
Today is the ACA filing deadline for recipient copies. All Applicable Large Employers and Third Party Administrators must mail their ACA information returns to eligible employees by today
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1095 codes
How to Prepare for The Postal Mailing Deadline for ACA Form 1095
| March 1, 2018
Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) and Third Party Administrators (TPAs) it’s time to mail your employee 1095 Forms! If you are required to file an Affordable Care Act return
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aca compliance 2018
What You Need to Know About The ACA Reporting Requirements 2018
| February 28, 2018
Today is the last day to paper file your ACA Forms! That’s right, your Affordable Care Act Form 1094 and 1095 reporting information for the tax year 2017
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20 states sue Obamacare
University Healthcare Professor Weighs In On The ACA
| February 28, 2018
The longevity of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has likely created a certain level of uncertainty in your organization over past year. There have been several significant changes
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