Pamela Avraham's Blog – July 2013 Archive (2)

Parents of a special needs child face many challenges, not the least of which is the high costs of providing care. Unfortunately, many are unaware that they may be eligible for several tax benefits that can offset some of those expenses. This can result in hundreds, if not thousands of dollars in tax savings. For a list of key tax benefits available to families with special needs, click here:…

The Obama administration has announced that the employer mandate, a key component of Obamacare, has been postponed until January 2015. This would have fined businesses with more than 50 employees up to $3,000 per uninsured worker. Why the delay? The announcement, posted on the Treasury website, explains that implementation of the new law is more complex than the Obama administration had anticipated.

This delay will have no impact on the individual mandate or the debut of new insurance…