Official Criticizes IRS’ Lack of Outreach on ACA’s Penalty

Last week, U.S. Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration J. Russell George voiced concern that the Internal Revenue Service has not adequately informed the public about its plans to enforce the federal penalty for failing to purchase health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. The ACA's individual mandate takes effect next year.

• "New Health Care Law Tax Surprise" (Stock/Carroll, NBC Bay Area, 4/19).