Health Care Reform – Cadillac Tax IRS Guidance Part II

The IRS issued Notice 2015-16 to begin the process of developing regulatory guidance regarding the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage, commonly known as the “Cadillac Tax.” Beginning January 1, 2018, a 40% excise tax will apply on the cost of applicable coverage that exceeds prescribed thresholds (described later in this article). Our previous article (Part I, dated April 16, 2015) addressed the definition of applicable coverage. Part II looks at how the applicable statutory limit may apply with respect to the cost of coverage and methods to determine the cost of applicable coverage. Click here to learn more.