IRS Extends Form 1095 Deadline to March 2 

IRS Notice 2016-70 extends the 2017 deadline from Jan. 31 to March 2 for employers and insurers to furnish individual statements on 2016 health coverage and full-time employee status (Forms 1095-B and 1095-C). The notice also extends 2015 penalty relief to 2016 incorrect or incomplete reports due in 2017 if the preparer has made good-faith efforts to comply. The extension does not change the Feb. 28 (paper) and March 31 (electronic) IRS filing deadlines.