When Employers Must File Both 1095-B and 1095-C
Form 1095-B Overview Form 1095-B is used by insurance providers, including self-insured small employers, to report information about individuals who […]
IRS Forms 1095-B, 1095-C
IRS Forms 1095-B and 1095-C report health insurance coverage and employer-provided benefits. Form 1095-B is filed by insurance providers, while Form 1095-C is filed by applicable large employers. These forms show who was covered, for how long, and whether the coverage met Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirements.
Form 1095-C Coding Guide
Employers filing Form 1095-C must correctly report employee health coverage using Line 14 (Offer of Coverage) and Line 16 (Safe
IRS Forms 1095-B, 1095-C
What to Do If You Missed Filing ACA Forms for a Prior Year – and How 1099FIRE Can Help
Failing to file Affordable Care Act (ACA) information returns—Forms 1095-B, 1095-C, and transmittals 1094-B/C—for a prior year can be stressful.
Understanding the Differences Between Forms 1095-B and 1095-C
Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), certain employers and insurers are required to provide forms detailing health coverage information to
Form 1095-C Line 14 Codes: Understanding Offer of Coverage Indicators
Employers subject to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) must file Form 1095-C each year to report the type of health
ACA Reporting Update: Federal Changes for 1095 Forms
Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), employers and insurers must file information returns with the IRS and provide employees with
Paperwork Burden Reduction Act
As of 2024, a significant change has been introduced to the delivery requirements for Forms 1095-B and 1095-C. Employers are
Is Form 1095-B still relevant after the individual mandate penalty was reduced to $0 federally?
Yes, Form 1095-B is still relevant despite the federal individual mandate penalty being reduced to $0 starting in 2019 under
How do I determine whether I am an Applicable Large Employer (ALE)?
To see whether your organization is an Applicable Large Employer (ALE), calculate last year’s average number of full-time employees plus
TPE1132 – Failed Due To Checksum Validation Error
The TPE1132 – Failed Due To Checksum Validation Error occurs in the IRS AIR system when the checksum validation of
TPE1101 – XML is not well formed
When filing ACA information returns, you may encounter the TPE1101 error in the IRS AIR (Affordable Care Act Information Returns)
Transmission Processing Errors in IRS AIR System
Transmission Processing Errors (TPE) in the IRS Affordable Care Act Information Returns (AIR) system occur when submitted files do not
What Do the “Series 1” and “Series 2” Codes on Form 1095-C Mean?
The Series 1 and Series 2 codes on Form 1095-C provide details about the health coverage an employer offers to
The Rise of ACA State Mandates
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), passed in 2010, aimed to expand access to affordable health insurance. While the federal mandate
ACA Compliance for Businesses With 49 or Fewer Employees
Businesses with 49 or fewer employees generally have no Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance obligations. The ACA’s employer mandate applies
Are seasonal or temporary workers included in the ACA employee count?
Yes, seasonal and temporary workers are generally included in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) employee count when determining whether an
What is the “employer mandate” under the ACA?
The employer mandate under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as the Employer Shared Responsibility Provision, requires certain employers
ACA Dependent Coverage: Do Employers Have to Offer It?
Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), employers with 50 or more full-time employees must provide health insurance coverage to their
Who is Considered a Full-Time Employee Under ACA?
Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the definition of a full-time employee is critical for determining whether an employer must
Form 1095-C: What Employees Should Do When They Receive It
If you receive Form 1095-C, don’t worry—you do not need to attach it to your tax return. However, it’s important
IRS Form 1095-C: Understanding Boxes 14, 15, and 16 for ACA Reporting
RS Form 1095-C is used by Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) to report health insurance coverage offered to employees under the
The Rise of the State Healthcare Mandates
The rise of state healthcare mandates reflects an increasing trend where individual states are enacting their own health insurance requirements,
IRS Letter 226-J and Follow-Up Letters: What Employers Need to Know
IRS Letter 226-J is a penalty assessment notice sent to employers with 50 or more full-time employees under the Affordable
1095-B and 1095-C Forms: How to Handle Ampersand (&)
When filing IRS Form 1095-B or Form 1095-C, special characters like the ampersand (&) can create validation issues in XML
System Authorization Error – SysError – 2 Header-005 Header-006
When electronically filing ACA Forms 1095-B or 1095-C, you may encounter an error message such as: System Authorization Error –
ACA Software Gateway Timeout Error: Causes and Fixes for IRS AIR System Uploads
About 5% of files uploaded to the IRS AIR System fail with a Gateway Timeout Error. This happens when the
IRS Forms 1095-B, 1095-C
ACA Safe Harbor Codes Explained: Line 16 on Form 1095-C
When filing Form 1095-C, employers must use Line 16 codes to explain why an employee did not enroll in coverage
IRS Forms 1095-B, 1095-C
Do I need multiple TCC numbers to efile 1095 forms?
The short answer is no. You only need one Transmitter Control Code (TCC) number to e-file ACA forms, including Form
IRS Forms 1095-B, 1095-C
AIRER602 Payload attachment error (MTOM) – unable to read the attachment
When filing ACA data through the IRS AIR system, you may encounter the AIRER602 payload attachment error (MTOM). This error
IRS Forms 1095-B, 1095-C
ACA Foreign Employer Addresses
The 1095 software can easily process foreign recipient or employee addresses. This article focuses on foreign employee addresses. However, the
IRS Forms 1095-B, 1095-C
AIRMF3014 Rejected transmission – File is a duplicate
When filing Affordable Care Act (ACA) forms electronically through the IRS AIR system, you may encounter the error code AIRMF3014.
IRS Forms 1095-B, 1095-C
ACA: Apostrophes in Name or Address Fields
When filing ACA forms through the IRS AIR system, special rules apply to apostrophes in names and addresses. The IRS
IRS Forms 1095-B, 1095-C
ACA Foreign Recipient Addresses
Reinstalling will give you the most current version that can handle foreign employee mailing addresses. 1. Form 1095-C. The employee
IRS Forms 1095-B, 1095-C
AIRTIN500 – TIN Validation Failed: How to Fix This ACA E-Filing Error
The AIRTIN500 – TIN Validation Failed error occurs in ACA e-filing when the last name and SSN of a 1095
IRS Forms 1095-B, 1095-C
ACA Replacement and Corrections
Updated June 15, 2016. Please reinstall the 1094/1095 software from this link https://www.1099fire.com/try-now.htm Reinstalling will give you the most current version
IRS Forms 1095-B, 1095-C
How to Correct a 1095-B or 1095-C Record Through IRS AIR
The IRS AIR (Affordable Care Act Information Returns) system does not provide a direct void option. However, you can still
IRS Forms 1095-B, 1095-C
AIRMF3005 Error – Rejected Transmission in IRS Filing
If you receive the AIRMF3005 error when transmitting ACA forms to the IRS, it means: The value of the Manifest
IRS Form 1095-C : Line 15 and 16 Instructions
IRS Form 1095-C is required for applicable large employers (ALEs) to report health insurance coverage offered to employees under the
IRS Forms 1095-B, 1095-C
IRS Form Data File Naming Convention Explained
When you submit ACA forms electronically, the IRS requires you to follow a very strict IRS Form Data File Naming
IRS Forms 1095-B, 1095-C
ACA Application for a Transmitter Control Code (TCC Number)
Businesses that file 250 or more ACA information returns must e-file using a Transmitter Control Code (TCC). Without this code,
IRS Forms 1095-B, 1095-C
When Businesses Need to Submit Form 1095-C and 1095-B Under the Affordable Care Act
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) introduced new filing requirements for businesses offering health coverage. Employers must use Form 1095-C and
IRS Forms 1095-B, 1095-C
Form 1095-B and 1095-C: Avoiding Special Character Errors in IRS E-Filing
When e-filing Form 1095-B and Form 1095-C, data is transmitted in XML format to the IRS. To prevent rejections, it’s
IRS Forms 1095-B, 1095-C
You Received Form 1095-C From Your Employer: Now What Do You Do?
When you receive Form 1095-C from your employer, it provides information about the health insurance coverage offered to you and
IRS Forms 1095-B, 1095-C
The Affordable Care Act: Overview of Forms 1095-A, 1095-B and 1095-C
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires most individuals to maintain a minimum level of health insurance coverage. To enforce this,
IRS Forms 1095-B, 1095-C
What to Do If You Receive IRS Form 1095-B
IRS Form 1095-B is issued to verify that you and your dependents had minimum essential health coverage under the Affordable
IRS Forms 1095-B, 1095-C
IRS Forms 1095-C and 1094-C: Employer Health Coverage Reporting Explained
Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), employers with 50 or more full-time employees must report health insurance coverage using Forms
IRS Forms 1095-B, 1095-C
IRS Forms 1095-B and 1094-B: Verifying Minimum Essential Coverage Under the ACA
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) introduced new reporting requirements to ensure individuals maintain minimum essential coverage. Two key forms involved