ACA Compliance

Stay compliant with ACA regulations and reporting requirements

Articles

• Understanding Variable Hour Employee Tracking for ACA Compliance — Most ACA penalties trace back to one problem: employers don't know which employees actually qualify for coverage until it's too late. Variable-hour tracking solves that with structured measurement windows that give you clarity months before coverage decisions are due.
• IRS Letter 226-J: How to Respond to an ACA Penalty Notice — An IRS Letter 226-J is a proposed ACA penalty, not a final bill — and thanks to a 2024 law you now have 90 days to respond. Here's why ALEs receive it, what's in the packet, and how to push back with Form 14764 before the deadline.
• 2026 ACA Penalties & Affordability: Complete Guide — With ACA penalties jumping 15.2% in 2026 and affordability thresholds tightening, employers face their most challenging compliance landscape yet—here's what you need to know.
• What is Form 1095-C? ALE Requirements & Deadlines — Master Form 1095-C requirements, deadlines, and ACA compliance obligations for Applicable Large Employers.
• ACA Affordability Calculator & Requirements for 2025-2026 | Employer Guide — Learn how the 2025 affordability threshold of 9.61% impacts your ACA compliance strategy, with practical calculations and safe harbor guidance for variable-hour workforces.