For 2014, large employers were required to report coverage on employees’ W-2 forms; small employers could do so voluntarily. Employers could also voluntarily report coverage to employees on Form 1095-B. For 2015, such reporting is mandatory for all employers providing minimum essential coverage (you’ll receive this form at the same time as your 2015 W-2).
A written determination issued to a taxpayer by the IRS that interprets and applies the tax laws to the taxpayer’s specific set of facts. A letter ruling advises the taxpayer regarding the tax treatment that can be expected from the IRS in the circumstances specified by the ruling. It may not be used or cited as precedent by another taxpayer.