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What is Form 1095-B: Health Coverage
Form 1095-B is a tax form that reports the type of health insurance coverage you have, any dependents covered by your insurance policy, and the period of coverage for the prior year. This form is used to verify on your tax return that you and your dependents have at least minimum qualifying health insurance coverage. Read more…
How Health Care Reform Has Changed the Way You Pay Taxes
With the passage of the Affordable Care Act, it's time to think about how it will affect your taxes. Whether your income is high, low or in-between, everyone will likely be affected in some way. Here's a year-by-year breakdown of what's on the horizon and details about how the new law may change the amount of tax you pay. Read more…
Know the Key Dates for Health Care Reform
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) open enrollment periods vary from year-to-year, but are expected to continue to be late in fall to early winter. Being aware of health care reform key dates can mean avoiding tax penalties for remaining uninsured. Read more…
What is Form 1095-C: Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage
The Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, requires certain employers to offer health insurance coverage to full-time employees and their dependents. Further, those employers must send an annual statement to all employees eligible for coverage describing the insurance available to them. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) created Form 1095-C to serve as that statement. Read more…
What Are the Tax Penalties for Smokers?
This requirement for minimum essential coverage (MEC) under the Affordable Care Act applies to smokers and nonsmokers alike. If you're not covered by an employer's health plan and are a smoker, you can go to the health care marketplace to find MEC. If you're still unable to comply, you may have a penalty applied. Read more…
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