This year is quickly coming to a close, which means that it is time to prepare your businesses Affordable Care Act Forms 1094 and 1095.Choose the best full-service ACA compliance solution fo… Read More

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 e-file ACA Form 1095.  This means th… Read More

Insurers, self-insuring employers, large employers, and other coverage providers are required to file Form 1095-B and Form 1095-C to individuals that they provide coverage by March 4, 2019.W… Read More

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:Midni… Read More

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.N… Read More

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 most as just the… Read More

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 d… Read More

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 starting to trickle in. Give… Read More

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 in order is a great start… Read More

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 insurance premium… Read More

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… Read More

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 body modifications. Depending on y… Read More

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 be aware of service… Read More

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 the heart… Read More

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 S… Read More

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 plans. Coverage for Med… Read More

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 type of emplo… Read More

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 pare… Read More

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 two job postings on the right platfo… Read More

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 edges of Hurricane Florence who might have questio… Read More

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 during the litigatio… Read More

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 out whether or not the Affordable Care Act… Read More

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 for 2018 that you can still run up som… Read More

 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 Re… Read More

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, be a team. Team building does… Read More

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 deter… Read More

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 fraught with peril. There a… Read More

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 pr… Read More

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 have, and I understand wh… Read More

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)… Read More

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 the debate y… Read More

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 your staff is sitting quietl… Read More

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 yet another sobering… Read More

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, what are they ex… Read More

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 many of yo… Read More

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 gone? If so so… Read More

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 keep up with more customers. Seasonal em… Read More

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 Form 8809.Today Is The ACA Rep… Read More

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! So what do you n… Read More

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: 941 payr… Read More

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 until yeste… Read More

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 17th, 2018. If you are not… Read More

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 you need to know about filing an income tax exten… Read More

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 income tax extension Form 4868. But, how… Read More

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 Return. Your quarterly… Read More

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 Large Employers and Third Party Ad… Read More

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 ACA filing penalties are here to stay as well.So… Read More

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 attracts new hires, but influences… Read More

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 not surprising that paid… Read More

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 your staff in the days to co… Read More

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 that… Read More