Mondaq (01/17/12)

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service on Jan. 3 released Notice 2012-9, which restates and clarifies its prior guidance on the requirement under the Affordable Care Act to report the cost of employer-sponsored health coverage on employees’ annual Forms W-2. The alert provides a general overview of the reporting requirement, updated to reflect the latest guidance, and summarizes other changes and clarifications contained in Notice 2012-9. The reporting requirement is effective starting with the 2012 Forms W-2.

Employers that are in a professional employer organization relationship or that use employee leasing organizations should consult with legal counsel to determine how the reporting requirement applies to them.