--- title: "The First Time Around: The Nuts and Bolts of IRS Reporting Requirements (part 1)" description: New IRS reporting requirements for forms 1094/5 b/c are about to take effect. 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The IRS has published a [quick guide](http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p5196.pdf) for these two forms, detailing the information needed for both.  For ALEs that self-insure, section III of [Form 1095-C](http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-dft/f1095c--dft.pdf)* needs to be filled out; for employers who offer fully insured coverage, section III can be left blank. ***Who is expected to report?*** No matter if you are fully insured through a carrier or self-insure group coverage, all ALEs are expected to provide information to the IRS. This includes for-profit, nonprofit, and government organizations.  If an organization is part of an aggregated group that qualifies as an ALE, each company is required to file their own forms for all full-time employees using its individual employer identification number (EIN), regardless of if the individual organization has 50+ full-time employees or not.   Organizations who do not qualify as an ALE but do provide self-insured coverage are required to report to the IRS and provide employee statements (using [Form 1095-B](http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-dft/f1095b--dft.pdf) and [Form 1094-B](http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-dft/f1094b--dft.pdf)) even though they are not subject to the employer shared responsibility provisions. For more information about ACA reporting requirements, check out our [webinar](https://offers.nonstopwellness.com/register-for-the-1094/1095-irs-reporting-webinar) on September 29th or [contact](https://offers.nonstopwellness.com/contact-us) Nonstop directly.  ** Please note these forms are current DRAFT documents. The IRS has not released final documents for Forms *[*1095-C*](http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-dft/f1095c--dft.pdf)*, *[*1094-C*](http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-dft/f1094c--dft.pdf)*, *[*1095-B*](http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-dft/f1095b--dft.pdf)*, or *[*1094-B*](http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-dft/f1094b--dft.pdf)*.* *IRS Form 1095-C**** [![1095c](https://blog.nonstophealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_pictures/1095c.jpg?width=606&name=1095c.jpg)](http://www.irs.gov/uac/About-Form-1095-C) *IRS Form 1094-C* (page 1)* *[![1094c](https://blog.nonstophealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_pictures/1094c.jpg?width=605&name=1094c.jpg)](http://www.irs.gov/uac/About-Form-1094-C)* *IRS Form 1095-B** *[![1095b](https://blog.nonstophealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_pictures/1095b.jpg?width=602&name=1095b.jpg)](http://www.irs.gov/uac/About-Form-1095-B)* *IRS Form 1094-B** *[![1094b](https://blog.nonstophealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_pictures/1094b.jpg?width=543&name=1094b.jpg)](http://www.irs.gov/uac/About-Form-1094-B)* **Want to join Nonstop and reporting expert Rachel Johnson to learn more about these new forms?** **Sign up for our webinar on September 29th, 2015:**  [![Save Your Spot!](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/569324/26e3e08c-f78d-4cd5-a963-8a21891599af.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/569324/26e3e08c-f78d-4cd5-a963-8a21891599af) The information and materials herein are provided for general information purposes only and are not intended to constitute legal or other advice or opinions on any specific matters and are not intended to replace the advice of a qualified attorney, plan provider or other professional advisor. 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