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The Premium Tax Credit: History, Recent Developments, and Future Prospects

The premium tax credit (PTC) is a cornerstone of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), designed to make health insurance more affordable for middle-income Americans. As a refundable credit, the PTC helps individuals and families purchase health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace, directly impacting the affordability of healthcare coverage. This article explores the history of the PTC, recent developments, and future prospects, provid... Cody Adams, EA

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Affordable Care Act For The 2017 Filing Season

This may be the final year for the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The incoming administration has vowed to repeal and replace Obamacare as quickly as possible. With that being said, the purpose of this article is to update you on the ACA changes affecting your clients for the 2017 tax filing season. The changes that began in 2013 are intensifying in 2017. So strap yourself in and get ready for the new changes. Since this article was written in De... Ben A. Tallman, EA, USTCP

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2016 Tax Law Wrap-Up

Congress did finally take action on the “extenders” last December, but it has not done very much this year. Some of the extenders were made permanent, and some were extended for a set period of time, such as two years. The items extended for two years are again expiring on December 31, 2016, and have so far not been extended further, which means we are again faced with uncertainty on these items. Form 1099 As we ... David Mellem, EA

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2016 Healthcare Updates

The following is designed to review healthcare changes impacting your clients for the 2016 filing season. The changes that began in 2013 and 2014 are intensifying in 2015. So, strap yourself in and get ready for the latest changes and information that is coming. Since this article was written in the fall of 2015, review of more recent updates is recommended. New Healthcare Coverage Forms for Tax Year 2015 You’ve se... Ben A. Tallman, EA