--- title: 2024 ACA Reporting Final Forms and B Series Instructions description: The IRS has released the final 2024 forms and instructions for reporting under IRS Code Sections 6055 and 6056. The final instructions for the B series forms have been released. image: https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/blog-headers/24-aca-report-b.jpg --- ![2024 ACA Reporting Final Forms and B Series Instructions](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/blog-headers/24-aca-report-b.jpg) # 2024 ACA Reporting Final Forms and B Series Instructions - Home - [Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers](https://blog.nisbenefits.com) - 2024 ACA Reporting Final Forms and B Series Instructions [ Erin Woulfe ](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/author/erin-woulfe) 10/08/2024 [ Health Insurance Solutions](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/health-insurance-solutions), [ Legislative News](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/aca-other-legislative-news) [0 Comments ](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/2024-aca-reporting-final-forms-b-series-instructions#postComment) 1 Minutes *2 minute read* The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released the final 2024 forms and instructions for reporting under IRS Code Sections 6055 and 6056. The final instructions for the B series forms have been released, but only a draft version of the C series instructions for 2024 is available at this time. - **2024 Forms **[**1094-B**](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1094b.pdf)** and **[**1095-B**](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1095b.pdf)** (and related **[**instructions**](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i109495b.pdf)**) **can be used by providers of minimum essential coverage including self-insured plan sponsors that are not applicable large employers (ALEs) to report under Section 6055. - **2024 Forms **[**1094-C**](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1094c.pdf)** and **[**1095-C**](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1095c.pdf)** (and related **[**draft instructions**](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-dft/i109495c--dft.pdf)**)**** **can be used by ALEs to report under Section 6056, as well as for combined Section 6055 and 6056 reporting by ALEs who sponsor self-insured plans. No major changes were made to the final forms or instructions for 2024 reporting. ** ** ## **Electronic Filing Requirement** Starting January 1, 2024, if you file 10 or more returns, electronic filing is required. This includes various forms like W-2 and 1099, even if you file fewer than 10 of Forms 1094 and 1095. Use the [ACA Information Returns (AIR) Program](https://www.irs.gov/e-file-providers/affordable-care-act-information-returns-air) for electronic filing. While IRS guidance is technical, it offers valuable insights on filing standards and procedures.   ## ** ****Important Dates** - **March 3, 2025: **Individual statements for 2024 must be furnished within 30 days of January 31, 2025. An alternative method of furnishing Form 1095-B is available. Since the deadline falls on a weekend, the statements must be furnished by the next business day, which is March 3, 2025. - **March 31, 2025: **Electronic IRS returns for 2024 must be filed by March 31, 2025. ** ** ## **Action Steps** Employers should become familiar with the forms and instructions for 2024 calendar year reporting and monitor future developments for the release of the final instructions for the C series forms. 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