ETC News
From blog articles to press releases and media – this is where we share all of our internal and external successes. We also share tips and tricks – so be sure to check back for new updates and resources!
ETC Employee Advocate
In today’s challenging environment for both employers and employees, it is even more necessary to provide a “Human Touch” around your Human Resources and Benefits Programs.
Final IRS Rules to Fix Family Glitch
Allowing more families to qualify for ACA Premium tax credits for 2023 Open Enrollment
2022 ACA Filing Season Coming Soon
Interesting Fact: According to the astronomical definition, fall begins with the autumnal equinox. In the Northern hemisphere, it’s the September equinox, while in the Southern hemisphere, it is the equinox in March. That means, Fall or “ACA season” for ETC clients starts September 22, 2022, at 8:03 pm.
Difficult Conversation Tips
•Breathe: remain CALM and mindful of your body language from the beginning to the end – tone and demeanor are key! •Be Prepared: Have notes around facts, details, and evidence to ensure your conversation remains objective. •Be Empathetic and Honest: Consider...
Managing ACA IRS Filings – Matt Scott
How long does the IRS notify companies about possible penalties? ETC Companies Director of Sales Matt Scott knows the timeline and the exact ways to prevent and reduce them.
Mandatory Electronic Filing of 1094 and 1095 Forms Coming Soon
Today, Employers responsible for Forms 1094-B/1095-B or Forms 1094-C/1095-C that file less than 250 forms are not subject to electronic filing requirements through the AIR System. Many of these smaller employers choose to still submit these forms on paper and avoid...
IRS Enforcing Form 1094/1095-C Reporting for 2020 Tax Year
The IRS recently began issuing 5699 letters requesting missing Forms 1094-C and 1095-C from Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) for the 2020 tax year. As a reminder, the IRS sends this letter each year to employers it suspects to be ALEs based on Form W-2 information...
Extension of the Furnishing Deadline
Just prior to Thanksgiving, the IRS gave employers some lengthy proposed regulations to read thoroughly and finally in the end, something to be thankful for - an extension of the furnishing deadline for 2021 Forms 1095-B and 1095-C until March...
ALEs Should Consider Indexed Affordability Percentage for 2022 Plan Years
The IRS recently released the 2022 affordability percentage that Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) use when determining whether their offer of coverage is affordable such that they are not subject to 4980H(b) penalty exposure. For plan years beginning in 2022, ALEs...
Court Halts OSHA’s Vaccination-or-Testing ETS
Nov 6, 2021On Saturday, November 6, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals placed a temporary hold on the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring COVID vaccination or testing for employees of employers with 100 or more employees. The current ruling is temporary,...
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