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Taxation of health insurance benefits

WebEmployees. Health insurance benefits provided by an employer are not taxable income under IRC Section 106. This includes amounts paid by the employer to reimburse the employee for the cost of health insurance. Of course, the employee may not "double …

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20 Rules for Operating a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

WebUpdate for 2018: Please see “2018: The year for a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)” Update December 10, 2017: I published an annotated copy of IRS proposed regulations for Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement …

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How to replace health insurance when changing jobs

WebStep 1: Determine the last day of coverage under the group insurance plan. Usually this is the last day of the month of termination. For example, if your last day of work was June 1, group health insurance coverage usually extends through June 30. If you …

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25 Reasons small businesses choose HRA plans

Web25 reasons that small businesses choose health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) by Tony Novak, CPA, MBA, MT revised 11/16/2011. Update: This article is out-of-date as of tax law changes effective January 1, 2014.

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Alternatives to Health Savings Accounts

WebA Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP) are attractive options when an employer wants to cover out-of-pocket health expenses for employee. Unused benefits can accumulate …

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Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA) for small …

WebOverview of Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA) by Tony Novak, CPA, MBA, MT revised on 4/7/2015. Prior to 2014, Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) were the most cost effective way for a small business to provide …

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Ten things you should know about short term medical insurance

WebTen things you should know about short term medical insurance Impact of the Affordable Care Act on temporary health insurance. by Tony Novak, CPA, MBA, MT

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Alternatives to Health Savings Accounts – Tony Novak CPA

WebAug 2, 2010. —. by. tonynova. in Health Insurance. Some people are disappointed to learn that they do not qualify for a Health Savings Account (HSA) due to the restrictions built into our tax laws or a lack of available qualifying health insurance. This relatively new type of …

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Taxation of home health care benefits and family caregivers

WebOct 5, 2017. —. by. tonynova. in Financial Planning, Retirement, Tax Planning. When it comes to providing care in the home for a parent or relative, the tax implications can quickly become complicated. The IRS issued some guidance last year when payments come …

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Short term health insurance in New York

WebShort term health insurance in New York. by Tony Novak, CPA, MBA, MT, last updated on 10/25/2012. OnlineNavigator frequently receives inquiries about short-term health insurance in New York State.

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How to establish separate employee bank accounts in a small …

WebFive Steps to Establish Separate Employee Bank Accounts in a Small Business HRA. Step One. Try to use the same bank as the business checking accounts to save time over the long run, especially if you use an online banking service within the …

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The future of consumer-driven health plans

WebThe future of consumer-driven health plans. by Tony Novak, CPA, MBA, MT. , revised 2/19/2004 and 11/28/2011. Consumer-driven health plans are here to stay despite initial resistance from managed care companies and slow acceptance by mid-sized and …

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Employer health insurance payments are not wages

WebEmployer-paid health insurance may not be included in employee wages. Doing so, even in error, does not alleviate the employer from possible excise taxes under ACA. This errant accounting practice …

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Don’t forget about the 2019 health insurance tax penalty in New …

WebBeginning January 2019 a new NJ state tax penalty identical to the federal tax penalty kicks in. The amount of the penalty is a bit confusing: $695 per adult plus $347.50 per child up to a family maximum of $2,085 or 2.5 percent of household income, …

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discrimination testing of small business health plans

WebDiscrimination testing for small business health plans. by Tony Novak, CPA, MBA, MT, revised 5/9/2012. Small businesses have not been required to provide employee health benefits in the past and that does not change as a result of the 2010 health …

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Health insurance for overweight applicants

WebHealth insurance for overweight applicants. by Tony Novak, CPA, MBA, MT revised 2/23/2016. About 36% of U.S. adults are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The obesity projection over the next 15 years expanded recently …

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health insurance for athletes

WebThe best of these are listed on this page for temporary health insurance. 2) For coverage outside of the U.S., use a separate international policy. These are classified as worldwide major medical insurance for long term coverage and travel medical insurance for shorter …

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Worker classification status; proposed change in New Jersey

WebThis is how the so-called ‘ABC’ codification test may change for determining proper classification of independent contractors in New Jersey.

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American Health Shield adds low cost health insurance options

WebAmerican Health Shield is the most popular health insurance at FreedomBenefits.net for applicants under age 30 because the average premium cost is less than $75 per month for full coverage. The insurance is valid for treatment from any …

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Accounting problems with small business HRAs

WebSolving accounting problems with small business HRAs. by Tony Novak, CPA, MBA, MT revised 11/16/11. Summary: Small businesses who administer their own Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) plans should avoid making advance …

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Small business online security update – Tony Novak CPA

WebI attended another online security program last week at the New Jersey CPA convention. This remains a topic of major concern for all types of technology users. My focus is on practical solutions fo…

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Who audits the State of New Jersey

WebThis blog post sprung from a discussion among members of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants at a meeting this week that carried over into online discussion.

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