Category: ACA

On May 4, 2026, the IRS announced updated penalty amounts for 2027 under the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) employer shared responsibility, or “pay-or-play,” rules. For the 2027 calendar year, the $2,000 penalty has been adjusted to $3,780, and the $3,000 penalty has increased to $5,670. This marks a rise from 2026 levels of $3,340 and…