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Contrary to popular belief and what is often portrayed in movies, the IRS isn’t always the bad guy. If you aren’t able to pay the full amount you owe in taxes, the IRS will make arrangements to make repayment easier. Though you should be aware that back taxes or past due amounts will reduce your […]
— Read moreThis year, you should be aware of the Individual Shared Responsibility Provision of the Affordable Care Act, especially when you file your tax return. This provision requires every taxpayer to be covered by a qualifying health care plan every month of the tax year, unless they qualify for a coverage exemption. You also have the […]
— Read moreThis year, income tax time can become quite a headache if you’re not familiar with the health insurance requirements. The Affordable Care Act, also called Obamacare, affects just about every American at tax time. This is due to a mandate that requires every taxpayer to have health insurance, along with a subsidy to help lower […]
— Read moreMinimum Essential Coverage is the health care plan that meets the lowest requirements of the Affordable Care Act, and will help taxpayers avoid penalties assessed for not having insurance. Taxpayers must have minimum essential coverage during the tax year, or they can face a fee for each month that they aren’t covered. However, there is […]
— Read moreHealth insurance premiums can be expensive, but thankfully there is a tax credit that can help offset the cost for moderate income families. There are three requirements that must be fulfilled in order to claim the premium tax credit: Health insurance coverage must be obtained through the Health Insurance Marketplace. You can choose a plan […]
— Read moreWith the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, Americans who chose to opt out of health coverage will end up paying a rather high penalty. For a five person family with a high income, the penalty can max out at over $12,000 in 2014. This penalty is expected to rise significantly in 2015 and continue […]
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