In IR 2010-63, the Internal Revenue Service provides information and general guidance to help small businesses determine whether they are eligible for the new health care tax credit under the Affordable Care Act and how large a credit they will receive.
In general, the credit is available to small employers that pay at least half the cost of single coverage for their employees in 2010. The credit is specifically targeted to help small businesses and tax-exempt organizations that primarily employ moderate- and lower-income workers.
Notice 2010-44– The notice provides detailed guidelines and illustrates more than a dozen examples intended to help small employers determine whether they qualify for the credit and estimate the amount of the credit. The notice also requests public comment on issues that should be addressed in future guidance.
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