Draft Forms for 2023 ACA Reporting Released
The IRS has released draft 2023 forms for reporting under Internal Revenue Code Sections 6055 and 6056. Draft instructions for these forms have not yet been released.
- 2023 draft Forms 1094-B and 1095-B are drafts of the forms used by providers of minimum essential coverage, including self-insured plan sponsors that are not applicable large employers (ALEs), to report under Section 6055.
- 2023 draft Forms 1094-C and 1095-C are drafts of forms ALEs use to report under Section 6056 and for combined Section 6055 and 6056 reporting by ALEs who sponsor self-insured plans.
No major substantive changes were made to the draft forms for 2023 reporting. However, certain changes may be made once these forms are finalized or when draft or final instructions are released.
Reporting Deadlines
Individual statements for 2023 are due 30 days from Jan. 31, 2024. Because 2024 is a leap year, the deadline for individual statements is March 1, 2024.
Electronic IRS returns for 2023 must be filed by March 31, 2024. However, since this is a Sunday, electronic returns must be filed by the next business day, which is April 1, 2024. Paper IRS returns for 2023 must be filed by Feb. 28, 2024; however, paper filing will not be an option for most employers beginning in 2024.