The IRS has again determined that some employers, insurers and other providers need additional time to gather and analyze the information and prepare the 2016 Forms 1095-B and 1095-C to be furnished to individuals. Therefore, Notice 2016-70 provides an additional 30 days for furnishing the 2016 Form 1095-B and Form 1095-C, extending the due date from Jan. 31, 2017, to March 2, 2017.

Filers are not required to submit any request or other documentation to the IRS to take advantage of the extended furnishing due date provided by Notice 2016-70.

The IRS has also determined that there is no need for additional time for employers, insurers and other providers to file 2016 forms with the IRS. Therefore, Notice 2016-70 does not extend the due date for filing Forms 1094-B, 1095-B, 1094-C or 1095-C with the IRS for 2016. This due date remains February 28, 2017 if filing on paper, or March 31, 2017, if filing electronically.

See the attached bulletin for additional information and contact your NEEBCo representative with any questions you may have.

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