Watch for New Tax Documents
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Most County employees will receive important new tax filing forms in the mail.
Information on the forms is used by the IRS to administer the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The forms also serve as proof of compliance with the ACA for both employees and employers.
What You Need to Know
You may receive one or more of the new tax forms.
You will receive a 1095-C form from the County if you worked full-time (30 or more hours per week) for at least one month in 2015.
You will receive a 1095-B form directly from the insurance provider if you elected medical coverage, either through the County, through a spouse’s employer, or on your own.
The IRS has extended the deadline for employers and insurers to provide these forms to you no later than March 31.
Why This Is Important
You can expect to receive your 1095 forms no later than March 31. It is not necessary to wait for these documents to file. You may not receive a 1095-B or 1095-C by the time you are ready to file your 2015 tax return. While the information on these forms may assist in preparing a return, they are not required. Individual taxpayers will generally not be affected by this extension and should file their returns as they normally would; however you should keep a copy of the 1095(s) with your tax records.