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Is an employer required to file Section 6055 or Section 6056 information returns electronically?

Updated to reflect the reduced e-filing threshold, effective for returns that must be filed on or after January 1, 2024.
What steps should an employer take to electronically file Section 6055 or Section 6056 information returns?

Updated to reflect the reduced e-filing threshold, effective for returns that must be filed on or after January 1, 2024.
What penalties apply if an employer fails to timely file required information under Sections 6055 and 6056?

Updated to reflect the inflation-adjusted penalty for 2024.
What is the penalty under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for an employer that offers health coverage that is not considered affordable or does not provide minimum value?

Updated to reflect the inflation-adjusted penalty for 2024.
What is the penalty under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for an employer that does not offer health coverage?

Updated to reflect the inflation-adjusted penalty for 2024.
Is an employer required to terminate an employee if the employee's work permit expired and they are waiting for the new one?

Updated to reflect the expiration of a rule on October 26, 2023 that temporarily increased the Employment Authorization Document automatic extension period for certain renewal applicants to 540 days.
By when must an employer start using the newest Form I-9?

Updated to reflect information related to the Form I-9 dated 08/01/23.
Are there any changes to the lists of acceptable documents for the newest Form I-9?

Updated to reflect information related to the Form I-9 dated 08/01/23.
Are there any format changes to the newest Form I-9?

Updated to reflect information related to the Form I-9 dated 08/01/23.
Are there any consequences for using an outdated version of the Form I-9?

Updated to reflect information related to the Form I-9 dated 08/01/23.

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Answers to frequently asked questions on key HR issues.

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New and Updated

Is an employer required to file Section 6055 or Section 6056 information returns electronically?

What steps should an employer take to electronically file Section 6055 or Section 6056 information returns?

What penalties apply if an employer fails to timely file required information under Sections 6055 and 6056?

What is the penalty under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for an employer that offers health coverage that is not considered affordable or does not provide minimum value?

What is the penalty under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for an employer that does not offer health coverage?

Is an employer required to terminate an employee if the employee's work permit expired and they are waiting for the new one?

By when must an employer start using the newest Form I-9?

Are there any changes to the lists of acceptable documents for the newest Form I-9?

Are there any format changes to the newest Form I-9?

Are there any consequences for using an outdated version of the Form I-9?

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