10/18/2023

Understanding the Latest ACA Reporting Changes and Deadlines

There are some items to update as we move into the new year

HR Question: I know it’s almost time for the next ACA reporting period. What changes do I need to be aware of for the 2023 tax year?

HR Answer: You’re right – the ACA (or Affordable Care Act) reporting season is right around the corner! While there are no major changes to the ACA forms and codes for the 2023 tax year, there are some items or updates to be aware of as we head into 2023. If you’re unsure whether you need to report, check out our article on ACA reporting requirements.

Paper Filing Deadlines

The employee distribution deadline for the 1095-C forms is March 4, 2024. In previous years, employers could file their 1095-C and 1094-C forms in paper format to the IRS by mail as long as they did not exceed 250 forms in total. Moving forward to this coming reporting year, the IRS is requiring all employers with more than 10 forms to report through electronic methods. This could be either directly through the IRS’s system or through a third-party provider set up to send to the IRS’s system (such as many HRIS providers). Any corrected forms would also be required to be submitted electronically. If there are less than 10 forms, the paper filing deadline will be on Feb. 28, 2024.

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