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A Little Breathing Room: IRS Extends ACA Reporting Deadline and Good Faith Penalty Relief

The IRS delivered welcome news to employers gearing up to meet the Affordable Care Act’s (“ACA”) information reporting deadlines for the 2016 calendar year. In Notice 2016-70, the IRS extended the deadline to furnish Forms 1095-B and 1095-C to employees.  The new deadlines are provided below.   Old Distribution Deadline New Distribution Deadline Form 1095-B […]

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IRS Delivers Belated Christmas Gift – Extends ACA Reporting Deadlines

The IRS delivered a late Christmas gift December 28, 2015 when, in Notice 2016-4, it extended the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) reporting deadlines.  The new deadlines affect distribution and filing of Forms 1094 and 1095 for calendar year 2015 and are provided below. Section 6055 Health Coverage Reporting Old Filing Deadline New Filing Deadline Form […]

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Final Forms and Instructions for ACA Information Reporting Released

The IRS recently released the final forms and instructions for information reporting under the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”).  The final forms and instructions will be used for reporting in 2016 concerning 2015 coverage.  The final forms and instructions can be accessed below. Form 1094-B Form 1095-B Instructions for Forms 1094-B and 1095-B Form 1094-C Form […]

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