Great Tax Break for Small Business Group Insurance

The Gelker and Rohrer Insurance Agency has learned that in 2010 small businesses can get a tax credit of up to 35% of the premium of a small group health plan. This is a tax credit, not a tax deduction and that makes this a great deal. If you have a business and do not have a group insurance plan contact our agency for a quote. With a tax credit of up to 35%, the net cost to you could be substantially less than your current coverage.The Gelker and Rohrer Insurance agency is not a tax expert and we recommend you contact your tax adviser to see if your business qualifies. See IRS eligibility rules below or follow this link to the IRS sight for more information.

http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=220809,00.html

Eligibility Rules

• Providing health care coverage. A qualifying employer must cover at least 50 percent of the cost of health care coverage for some of its workers based on the single rate.
• Firm size. A qualifying employer must have less than the equivalent of 25 full-time workers (for example, an employer with fewer than 50 half-time workers may be eligible).
• Average annual wage. A qualifying employer must pay average annual wages below $50,000.
• Both taxable (for profit) and tax-exempt firms qualify.

Amount of Credit

• Maximum Amount. The credit is worth up to 35 percent of a small business' premium costs in 2010. On Jan. 1, 2014, this rate increases to 50 percent (35 percent for tax-exempt employers).
• Phase-out. The credit phases out gradually for firms with average wages between $25,000 and $50,000 and for firms with the equivalent of between 10 and 25 full-time workers.

Three Simple Steps for Employers to Qualify

To determine if your small business or tax exempt organization qualifies for the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit, follow the three simple steps on our fact sheet.