The Importance of Workforce Size Under the Employer Shared Responsibility Provisions
Under the Affordable Care Act, certain employers — called applicable large employers – are subject to the employer shared responsibility provisions. An employer that is subject to the employer shared responsibility provisions may choose to offer affordable minimum essential coverage that provides minimum value to its full-time employees and their dependents, or to potentially owe…
2015 Tax Considerations
Click Here to Download the PDF The followings are articles regarding tax law changes and are categorized in: Extender Provisions Individual Income Tax Provisions Education Trust, Estate and Descendent Income Tax Estate, Gift and Generation-Skipping Transfer Taxes Pension and IRA Provisions Business Provisions Things to Consider before the End of 2015 2015 Tax Rate Schedule…
If You Get an IRS Notice, Here’s What to Do
Each year the IRS mails millions of notices and letters to taxpayers. If you receive a notice from the IRS, here is what you should do:
How to Get a Copy of Your Prior Year Tax Information
There are many reasons you may need a copy of your tax return information from a prior year. You may need it when applying for a student loan, home mortgage or for a VISA. If you don’t have your copy, the IRS can help. It’s easy to get a free transcript from the IRS. Here…
Don’t Fall for New Tax Scam Tricks by IRS Posers
Though the tax season is over, tax scammers work year-round. The IRS advises you to stay alert to protect yourself against new ways criminals pose as the IRS to trick you out of your money or personal information. These scams first tried to sting older Americans, newly arrived immigrants and those who speak English as…
Determine If You Are Subject to the Individual Shared Responsibility Provision
The Affordable Care Act includes the individual shared responsibility provision that requires you, your spouse, and your dependents to have qualifying health insurance for the entire year, report a health coverage exemption, or make a payment when you file.
Top 10 Tips about Tax Breaks for the Military
If you are in the U. S. Armed Forces, special tax breaks may apply to you. For example, some types of pay are not taxable. Certain rules apply to deductions or credits that you may be able to claim that can lower your tax. In some cases, you may get more time to file your…
Questions and Answers to Help Your Organization Understand ACA Reporting Requirements
The IRS has a series of Questions and Answers that helps employers understand the Affordable Care Act reporting requirements that apply to them.
Self-Insured Employers Must File Health Coverage Information Returns
Regardless of size, all employers that provide self-insured health coverage to their employees are treated as coverage providers. These employers must file an annual return reporting certain information for each employee they cover.
10 Things to Know about Identity Theft and Your Taxes
Learning you are a victim of identity theft can be a stressful event. Identity theft is also a challenge to businesses, organizations and government agencies, including the IRS. Tax-related identity theft occurs when someone uses your stolen Social Security number to file a tax return claiming a fraudulent refund.
