The ACA guidelines have 2 different types of forms (1095-B and 1095-C) to cover different reporting scenarios:
Filed by:
Consists of:
A 1094-B and its 1095-Bs MUST be filed together
Filed by:
Consists of:
A 1094-C and its 1095-Cs MUST be filed together
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Form 1095-B is an information return that is filed by health insurance providers or employers who offer self-funded coverage with fewer than 50 full time + full time equivalent employees.
For more info on Tax Year 2022 Form 1095-B, click here
Form 1095-C is an information return filed by employers with at least 50 full time + full time equivalent employees. These employers are known as 'Applicable Large Employers' or ALEs by the IRS. This form tells the IRS if the employer met ACA guidelines for the healthcare coverage they offer, and it requires that employees receive a recipient copy as well.
For more info on Tax Year 2022 Form 1095-C, click here
We also recommend checking out the IRS.gov ACA FAQ as this contains many common 1095-C questions in an easy to understand format.
Generally, ACA filing is handled by self-filing or by using an ACA Software provider:
Learn more about filing 1095-C online.
On the IRS Form 1095-C, there are two sets of codes used for Lines 14 and 16.
If you can't file ACA Form 1095-C on time, you can request an automatic, 30-day extension by filing Form 8809 OR by requesting a time extension directly from BoomTax.
Learn more about how to request an ACA Form 1095-C extension.
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