As well as the trade provisions that were the bill’s focus, the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 (H.R. 1295), signed into law in June of 2015, contains provisions regarding tax law. The Act revises several Tax Code provisions, and extends a number of trade agreements as well as programs like trade adjustment assistance (TAA) and the Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC). TAA consists of programs that provide federal job training and assistance to workers, firms, farmers and communities that have been adversely impacted by foreign trade.
2016 Impact Of Provisions Of The ACA On Businesses
Just as it does for employees, the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) contains benefits and responsibilities for employers. The size and structure of an employer’s workforce is primarily determinative of how ACA rules apply to a particular covered situation. This information only applies if a business owner has employees, Otherwise, if there are no employees, other tax provisions, such as the insurance provider fee may affect the business enterprise.
An employer’s size is determined by the number of its employees. Employer benefits, opportunities and requirements are dependent upon the employer’s size and the applicable rules. Generally, an employer with 50 or more full-time employees or equivalents will be considered an applicable large employer.
What Are 2016 Form 1095-B and Form 1095-C?
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Form 1095-B
Form 1095-B is a health insurance tax form which reports a taxpayer’s type of coverage, dependents covered by the insurance policy, and the period of coverage for the immediately prior year. This form is used to verify on a tax return that taxpayers and their dependents have at least minimum qualifying health insurance coverage. Those who have health insurance that meets the standards of the law may receive Form 1095-B directly from their health care insurer and from employers who have less than 50 full-time employees (small businesses).
Tax Issues For Small Business Owners In 2016
Each year brings a new opportunity for progress and ways to increase income for small business owners. New tax laws appear annually and often present challenges to customary profitable legal ways of doing business. Staying informed of all of these changes requires the assistance of an experienced and knowledgeable tax professional.
- Detailed Reporting of Employee Healthcare Coverage
2016 Affordable Care Act Changes For Individual Taxpayers
The Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) imposes the requirement that all Americans acquire health insurance that qualifies as “minimum essential coverage” under the Act. Otherwise, taxpayers may have to make a shared responsibility payment to the IRS when they file their tax return in April. The ACA also allows for a tax credit known as the premium tax credit for taxpayers that purchase health coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace.
Known as the individual shared responsibility provision, it requires a taxpayer, his or her spouse, and their dependents to have health insurance minimum essential coverage for the entire reporting year. Most taxpayers already have qualifying health care coverage, and will simply report this fact on their return by checking a box.