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Affordable Care Act

Applicable Large Employers (ALES) that had a full-time employee receive a Premium Tax Credit (PTC) may begin receiving a recently-issued IRS sample letter outlining penalties. Penalties may be enforced if the employee receiving the PTC was not offered affordable and...

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Reviewing Retirement Plans

by Niki Stehlik Many business owners do not realize the importance of reviewing their employee retirement plan annually to reduce any risk of errors, misunderstandings, or breach of fiduciary duty. Below are a few items to consider when performing a review of your...

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Year-End Moves for Tax Reform Legislation

Congress appears poised to enact a major tax reform law that could potentially make fundamental changes in the way you and your family calculate your federal income tax bill, and the amount of federal tax you will pay. This letter is designed to help you cope with the...

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Deductions for Heavy Trucks and Vans

As you know, unfavorable depreciation rules apply to most passenger autos and light trucks used in business. For a vehicle acquired in 2017, depreciation deductions are generally limited to the following amounts: If the business use percentage is less than 100% (which...

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2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

President Trump and his administration have been adamant about reforming the current income tax code in the United States. A major step in this process was taken by the administration when the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” was released on Thursday, November 2. The...

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2017 ACA Filing Services

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) filing requirements continue to be in place for the 2017 calendar year. These filing requirements are applicable to large employers (over 50 FTEs) and self-insured employers. To meet these requirements, these companies must file two forms...

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2017 Year-End Tax Planning

As the end of the year approaches, it is a good time to think of planning moves that will help lower your tax bill for this year and possibly the next. We have compiled the following checklists of actions for individuals as well as businesses, based on current tax...

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President Trump’s Tax Reform Framework

by Carter JohnsonPresident Trump and his administration recently released a framework to guide the impending reform to the federal tax code.  Along with it came a few noteworthy changes that would affect individual taxpayers and businesses.  The overall goal of tax...

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Affordable Care Act (ACA) Reporting 2017

HBE LLP will be offering Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting services for the 2017 reporting year. Forms 1095 and 1094 are required to be filed by employers with the IRS. Any applicable large employers (over 50 full-time equivalent employees) and all self-insured...

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