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Employers must submit their annual gag clause compliance attestation online by Dec. 31, even if they already know a prohibited gag clause may exist. Recent federal guidance confirms that filing on time, with clear disclosure, is still required. This post explains how employers can submit the attestation in good faith, document concerns, and avoid unnecessary compliance risk.

The IRS finalized 2025 ACA reporting instructions on October 30, 2025. While most requirements remain unchanged, employers may now provide Forms 1095-B and 1095-C only upon request if a compliant notice is posted on a public website. New Jersey residents are the exception and must still receive forms proactively. Deadlines and reporting codes remain the same, but accuracy matters more than ever.

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Important Updates on IRS 1095-C and 1095-B Forms for 2023 Tax Year Recently, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released important...

If an employer filed more than 250 W-2 forms during the prior year, the aggregate cost of coverage must be included in box 12, using Code...

Section 204 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) requires group health plans and issuers to report detailed prescription drug...