For tax year 2019 and beyond you won’t receive Form 1095-C because the IRS won’t require proof that you had coverage. But for tax year 2018—the year for which we’re preparing our returns now—the IRS still wants that proof.

Do I need to wait for my 1095 to file taxes?

If you are expecting to receive a Form 1095-A, you should wait to file your income tax return until you receive that form. However, it is not necessary to wait for Forms 1095-B or 1095-C in order to file. Individual taxpayers should not wait for these forms and file their returns as they normally would.

What if I filed my taxes without a 1095-A?

You can’t file your federal taxes without Form 1095-A. If you already filed with an incorrect form, you may need to file an amended tax return using the information on your corrected 1095-A.

Do you have to get Form 1095-B before you file tax return?

However, it is not necessary to wait for Forms 1095-B or 1095-C in order to file. Some taxpayers may not receive a Form 1095-B or Form 1095-C by the time they are ready to file their tax return. While the information on these forms may assist in preparing a return, they are not required.

How is information reported on Form 1095-C?

Form 1095-C is used to report information about each employee. The information reported on Form 1094-C and Form 1095-C is used in determining whether an employer is potentially liable for a payment under the employer shared responsibility provisions of section 4980H, and the amount of the payment, if any.

What are the requirements for a substitute 1095-C?

The substitute form must include all of the information required on Form 1094-C and Form 1095-C, as applicable, and satisfy all form and content requirements as specified by the IRS. A substitute Form 1095-C may be furnished to the recipient in a portrait format.

Do you have to fill out line 16 on Form 1095-C?

No. An ALE Member is not required to make an entry on line 16 of Form 1095-C. However, an ALE Member may use line 16 to indicate that the ALE Member qualifies for an exception from a potential assessable payment under section 4980H(b) for a given month.