It’s already that time of year again, leading up to the holidays. The kids are back in school, summer fun is just a memory, and it’s time for a strategic huddle with your tax planner. This year, in particular, has been a wild ride in terms of inflation and the cost of living, and most everyone is looking for ways to lessen the sting of rising costs and create a plan for whatever 2023 may have in store.

According to the American Institute of CPA’s, taxpayers will find new reporting requirements when they file their 2014 returns. As a result of the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obama Care, taxpayers will have to collect new records and learn to use new forms and instructions.  In some cases, your tax refund may be affected.

Are you a small employer with fewer than 25 full-time equivalent employees? Do you pay an average wage of less than $50,000 a year, and pay at least half of employee health insurance premiums? If so, there is a tax credit available for 2015 that may put money in your pocket.

Thanks to Obama Care, health care and taxes have a new relationship this year. As a result of the Affordable Care Act, for the first time in history, tax forms require everyone to report their health insurance status.