ACA Forms IRS Form 1094-B: Transmittal of Health Coverage Information Returns

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Form 1094-B?

Form 1094-B functions as the summary document for Form 1095-B during the yearly IRS filing process.

In tandem, Forms 1094-B and 1095-B are used to detail the specifics of healthcare coverage offered by healthcare institutions to individuals and validate if an individual and their dependents received a minimum level of qualifying health insurance coverage from the provider during the calendar year.

What is Form 1095-B?

Form 1095-B is an information return filed by health insurance providers or employers offering self-funded coverage with fewer than 50 full-time + full-time equivalent employees.

Insurance Providers
OR
Self-Funded Small Employers

less than 50 full-time + full-time equivalent employees

For more info on Tax Year 2024 Form 1095-B, click here.

What is the deadline to submit ACA Form 1094-B?

Here are the critical dates for filing and distributing Form 1095-B deadlines.

February 28th, 2024

Paper File Deadline

March 1st, 2024

Employee Copy Deadline

April 1st, 2024

E-File Deadline

What data is needed to file Form 1094-B?

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The following information is required to complete Form 1094-B:

  • Filer's information (name, EIN, contact info, address)
  • Employer information (name, EIN, address) - This is only required for particular employer-sponsored coverage.
  • Total number of Forms 1095-B submitted with the Form 1094-B

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How Do You File ACA Forms Online?

Generally, ACA filing is handled by self-filing or by using an ACA Software provider:

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  • Simple format for data import (like Excel)
  • Can often use your payroll files directly
  • No testing, TCC, or IRS account required
  • Can help with questions/coding

Self-Filing

  • Format requires custom software development
  • Filing system can be slow and unreliable
  • Requires testing, TCC, and personal info
  • Errors and issues reported can be cryptic

Learn more about filing ACA Forms online.

How can I Request an Extension for Filing ACA Form 1095-B or 1095-C?

If you can't file ACA Form 1095-B or 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 to request an ACA Form extension or check out our extensive deadlines.

What are the penalties for not submitting ACA Forms 1095-B & 1095-C?

The IRS determines ACA penalties based on various factors, including missing the deadline, providing incorrect information, or using paper forms when electronic filing is required.

The IRS has increased the penalty amounts for the 2024 filing year.

Failure to file ACA 1095 Forms 2025

$310 per form

up to

$1,261,000 per year (smaller businesses)

$3,783,000 per year

Failure to furnish ACA 1095 Forms 2025

$310 per form

up to

$1,261,000 per year (smaller businesses)

$3,783,000 per year

Intentionally not filing for 2025

$630 per form

no maximum penalty

Can I submit ACA 1095 Forms with BoomTax?

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You can import your data as Excel, XML, or use files from popular payroll providers like QuickBooks, UKG, ADP, and many more.

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E-File & Mail Employee Copies

Once your data is loaded, you can e-file and distribute employee copies in minutes.

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Purchasing any BoomTax package will give you everything you need to complete your filing.

This includes:

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