There has been slight movement in the Texas v. United States case launched over the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act since the repeal of the Individual Mandate.
As a business owner or HR professional, Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting is complicated enough. But, understanding the codes does not have to be with our last-minute guide
The year-end filing deadline for employers is here, the Affordable Care Act still stands, and the IRS is standing by to fully enforce the Employer Mandate. This means
Following the repeal of the Individual Mandate President Donald Trump announced: “Obamacare is being repealed.” However, this is not exactly correct, although some are worried about the repercussions
Is Obamacare Gone? Because of the widespread interest concerning the Affordable Care Act (ACA), one would think that most Americans would be well informed about its current
One of the most important aspects of Form 1095-C is knowing how to indicate data about the coverage offered to employees. To do this your business will need
Idaho Obamacare On February 13th, 2018, Blue Cross of Idaho officially filed five individual market plans that do not comply with laws set by the Affordable Care Act
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has undergone several significant changes since the law was enacted in 2010. Many of these key updates include design changes, wellness program
The longevity of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has likely created a level of uncertainty within your organization over the last year. However, as negotiations continue to unfold
With another year gone the Affordable Care Act(ACA) remains intact meaning another round of reporting is upon us. With thousands of ACA Forms filed, we have learned a
As a human resources professional, you are well aware of the slew of government reports your business must file in order to stay compliant. Since we have established
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) is complex. The ACA penalty process being initiated by the IRS is no exception. Employers receiving notifications (Letter 226J) must
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), unofficially referred to as Obamacare, is a US health reform law that was passed under President Barack Obama’s administration in
While a lot is up in the air with the Affordable Care Act employers are left asking about their filing responsibilities. While Washington officials continue to debate plans
President Trump gave his first State of the Union Address on Tuesday and mention the Obama era Affordable Care Act by stating “the individual mandate is now gone.”
Most individuals must carry qualifying health insurance or pay a substantial penalty for the months they do not. However, if you are eligible for a health coverage exemption,
The goal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is to help reduce the number of uninsured individuals in the United States and encourage employer health care benefits. But
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) has affected employers who employ part-time employees in several ways. The most significant impact is ACA’s definition of full-time employment.
As a Human Resources professional, you are well aware of the slew of government reports your business must file. Starting this tax season you will need to file
Are you ready to file your Affordable Care Act (ACA) forms? If any Applicable Large Employers or Third Party Administrators fail to meet their obligations for offering health
As you know, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) prohibits health insurers from denying individuals coverage based on pre-existing conditions or family histories. However, this was a major concern
Thursday the IRS released Notice 1036 updating the income-tax withholding tables. This is the result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacted in December. The 2018 withholding tables
While the individual mandate will be going away soon, we are all still required to file those forms this year. To clarify, despite the various changes to the
Despite the uncertain future of the Affordable Care Act Applicable Large Employers and Third Party Administrators should continue to finalize their 2018 ACA Forms. As you start to
Even if you have an in-house accountant, tax season can be a nightmare for any business. When you’re ready to outsource your tax compliance, you need to find
Many businesses preparing to meet ACA regulations and standards are confused over their filing requirements as a result of recent developments. Here’s how the recent news will affect
Does the repeal of the Affordable Care Act individual mandate have you confused? Many employers are confused over their filing requirements and what they need to e-file ACA
The Affordable Care Act required most Americans to carry health insurance or pay a hefty tax penalty. For most the open enrollment period has already passed meaning,
While the future of the Affordable Care Act continues to be shrouded in uncertainty, ACA reporting for the 2017 tax year is still alive and well. Applicable Large
Tomorrow is the last day to sign-up for open enrollment healthcare. If your employees need to sign-up for individual or employee health insurance plan now is the time.
If your business has recently grown, you might find yourself preparing to meet ACA regulations and standards. Despite the efforts of current legislators the Affordable Care Act still
Our parent company SPAN Enterprises announces the launch of its latest tax filing solution, TaxBandits. This e-filing solution is a comprehensive tax filing software designed to fit the
Business owners and HR professionals can use seasonal and temporary employees to their advantage this holiday season. By hiring short-term employees this holiday season, you can avoid
Human resources is a complex and multifaceted position. Mistakes can easily happen, however, some human resource mistakes are more common than others. To help your business run smoothly
In less than six months Europe will undergo the biggest change in data protection rules and regulations ever. The European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will be enforced
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
