AIR | Affordable Care Act Information Returns
Forms 1095-B, 1095-C
Forms 1095-B and 1095-C are tax forms related to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare. Form 1095-B, Health Coverage, is used by insurance providers, including self-insured employers, to report information about individuals who have minimum essential coverage. Form 1095-C, Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage, is used by applicable large employers (those with 50 or more full-time employees) to report information about the health insurance coverage they offer to their employees.
Forms 1095-B, 1095-C
Paper Filing
Electronic Filing
Printing 1095-B, 1095-C Forms
How To
How to create an ID.me account?
How to apply for E-Services?
How to apply for TCC number?
How to efile prior year data?
How to efile replacements?
How to efile 1094-C corrections?
How to efile 1095-B or 1095-C corrections?
How to void a 1095-B record?
How to void a 1095-C record?
How to efile a test?
How to handle the name ‘True’?
How to check file status?
Errors and Solutions
Common Errors.
Name and SSN must match IRS database.
XML Schema Validation Errors.
Foreign Recipient Addresses
IRS Specifications
IRS Instructions
State Filings
Several state governments have implemented additional reporting responsibilities as a function of their Individual Mandates. Organizations that employ residents in select states must file a report on their employee’s health coverage to the state government.
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions regarding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and IRS Forms 1095-B and 1095-C:
ACA Tax Forms
What are the ACA IRS Forms?
Why am I receiving Form 1095-C?
Why am I receiving Form 1095-B?
Should my spouse or dependents receive their own copies?
What should I do with my Forms 1095-B and 1095-C?
What if I was offered coverage but did not enroll?
What if I didnt receive information return?
Are businesses with 49 employees subject to the ACA?
Are employers with international employees subject to ACA requirements?
What are the codes used on Form 1095-B, and what do they mean?
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1099FIRE supports all Affordable Care Act (ACA) filings, including Forms 1095-B and 1095-C along with their transmittal forms 1094-B and 1094-C. Both the software and outsourcing services can generate, print, and electronically file these forms to the IRS and applicable states.
We handle original, correction, and prior-year ACA filings. Whether you’re filing for a single employer or multiple EINs, 1099FIRE ensures each submission follows the current IRS AIR schema and validation rules.
Our system includes built-in error validation and schema checks before transmission. If a file is rejected by the IRS AIR system, our support team assists with corrections, resubmissions, and guidance to ensure acceptance.
Yes. 1099FIRE assists with state ACA filing compliance in jurisdictions that require separate submissions, including California, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and the District of Columbia. We help you meet both IRS and state-level deadlines.
For ACA-specific assistance, email support@1099fire.com with your form type and filing details. During the filing season, our team provides extended support hours and can help resolve AIR transmission, validation, or correction errors promptly.