This event will focus on what CPAs and Tax Preparers need to know about the Affordable Care Act and what that means for small businesses in Illinois. It will focus on both federal and state provisions to help highlight important information needed during tax season. It will include the following:

• Key facts about the ACA for CPAs and tax preparers
• Coverage options under the ACA (eg. Marketplace, SHOP and Medicaid) for clients
• Eligibility for tax credits for small business owners for group coverage
• Eligibility for financial assistance for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small business employees with no employer sponsored coverage
• Resources available for clients