{"id":22343,"date":"2014-11-24T14:00:53","date_gmt":"2014-11-24T14:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/newsroom\/hr-block-launches-free-tools-and-resources-to-help-taxpayers-navigate-affordable-care-act\/"},"modified":"2023-03-01T12:59:52","modified_gmt":"2023-03-01T18:59:52","slug":"free-tax-tools-for-taxpayers-navigating-the-aca","status":"publish","type":"newsroom","link":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/newsroom\/healthcare\/affordable-care-act\/free-tax-tools-for-taxpayers-navigating-the-aca\/","title":{"rendered":"H&R Block launches free tax tools and resources to help taxpayers navigate Affordable Care Act"},"content":{"rendered":"

H&R Block (NYSE: HRB), the world\u2019s largest consumer tax services provider, will help taxpayers prepare for the biggest change to the tax code in nearly two decades \u2013 the Affordable Care Act (ACA) \u2013 with the launch of free online  tax tools and resources. Consumers will have access to easy-to-understand ACA information, infographics, videos and FAQs; as well as a proprietary <\/span>tax calculator<\/span> that analyzes the impact of the ACA on an individual\u2019s specific situation. All of these tools and resources are on one site <\/span>dedicated to assisting consumers navigate the Affordable Care Act\u2019s (ACA) tax requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>H&R Block\u2019s Taxes and ACA website<\/span> was developed so that consumers can easily understand the immense amounts of information related to this tax event. The videos are short and the infographics are self-explanatory. The tax tools include a glossary<\/span>, as well as a question-and-answer forum<\/span><\/span>, <\/span>plus, highly informative overviews making ACA-related tax changes easier for taxpayers to understand. The proprietary ACA Tax Impact Analysis calculator<\/span> walks taxpayers through a series of simple questions, so they can find out exactly if and how they and their families are impacted by the ACA\u2019s tax code changes. The tax calculator provides personalized results and creates a printable summary with action steps to potentially minimize any tax penalties and secure qualifying health care coverage if necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Affordable Care Act impacts millions of tax filers in some way,\u201d said Mark Ciaramitaro, vice president of health care at H&R Block. \u201cTaxpayers want to know what those changes mean for them personally and their unique situations. This site and our tax professionals, who are ACA specialists, are just some of the resources available to consumers seeking help understanding and navigating those changes.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Taxpayers may also search, compare and enroll in health insurance plans through the company\u2019s enrollment site. For live assistance, taxpayers may call 1-800-HRBLOCK to reach a Licensed Health Care Advisor who can answer further questions related to the Affordable Care Act and enroll in health insurance plans.<\/span><\/p>\n