Legislation

 New Bill Ups the Stakes in Obamacare Showdown

February 9, 2014 

New Bill Ups the Stakes in Obamacare Showdown

It’s going to take time – perhaps more than initially anticipated – for the government to work through all the twists and turns in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the PPACA), the massive health care law known as “Obamacare.” Along the way, certain tweaks and modifications are likely to be required.

Ken Berry, JD

 IRS Proposes Fines For Non-Compliance With Health Insurance Mandate

January 28, 2014 

IRS Proposes Fines For Non-Compliance With Health Insurance Mandate

Most U.S. taxpayers must secure health insurance coverage this year whether they want to or not. But the IRS and Treasury Department have clarified several exceptions to the rules in new proposed regulations relating to the health insurance mandate for individuals.

 How Accounting Firms Can Protect Against Identity Theft

January 28, 2014 

How Accounting Firms Can Protect Against Identity Theft

In the wake of the recent identity theft of some 40 million accounts from retail merchant Target, and the potential for massive theft from the health care exchanges set up under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), consumers are again left bewildered -- and looking for someone to take the lead in crafting…

Dave McClure

 Equality In Employer Health Insurance Plans Delayed

January 21, 2014 

Equality In Employer Health Insurance Plans Delayed

Unless you’ve been living under a rock the last few years, you’re well-aware that the massive health care legislation known informally as “Obamacare” by both its detractors and proponents remains the law of the land.

 As Healthcare Law Affects Insurance Rates, 401(k) Saving Drops

January 7, 2014 

As Healthcare Law Affects Insurance Rates, 401(k) Saving Drops

Tax deferred retirement savings accounts, especially 401(k)s, have long been a standard for American workers looking to ensure some savings and income during their retirement years. But the economy and recent changes to healthcare law and insurance premiums are having a negative effect on savings rates.

 Tips on Who Qualifies for Health Tax Credits

November 30, 2013 

Tips on Who Qualifies for Health Tax Credits

Health reform expanded Medicaid to those earning less than 138 percent of poverty level. To speed up the application process, Medicaid no longer asks for savings account statements and insurance policy values to determine eligibility.

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