How to File ACA Form 1095 with TaxBandits?
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TaxBandits supports the e-filing of ACA Form 1095-B or 1095-C with both the IRS and State. Also, you can make use of our Postal Mailing service and Secure Online Access to distribute the recipient copies.

Note: TaxBandits auto-includes the 1094 forms when you file your 1095 forms.
 

Here are the Steps to file Form 1095:

Step 1:

Log in to your TaxBandits account. Under the ‘ACA Forms’ section, click 'File Now' against the ACA form you need to file.

Here, we have chosen ‘Form 1094-C/1095-C’ as an example.

Step 2:

TaxBandits supports the e-filing of 1095 forms for the current and previous tax years (until 2015). So, choose the tax year for which you need to file Form 1095 and proceed.

Step 3:

Add the ‘Employer/Insurer Details’ manually, or select the business if you have added it already. Once done, click ‘Save and Continue’.

Step 4:

You can provide the required form data in two ways:

Manual Entry - Enter the required information manually

Bulk Upload - Upload the required data using bulk upload templates. To learn how to bulk upload data for ACA forms, visit here.

Here we have chosen Manual Entry as an example. To learn how to bulk upload data for ACA forms, visit here.

Step 5:

Provide the details of the employee for whom you are filing Form 1095.

Then, enter the required form data in the respective fields. Once done, you have two options:

Save & Add Another - The form you completed will be saved, and a new 1095 form will be generated, which can be used for the next employee.

Save and Continue - Save the form and proceed with the filing.

Step 6:

TaxBandits provide you with the option to mark this Form 1094 as ‘Authoritative Transmittal’ if required. 

Note: You should mark at least one of the 1094 forms you file as Authoritative transmittal as per the IRS.

Step 7:

Based on the details you provide, our system automatically generates your 1094 form. You have the option to access the preview of the form if needed. Click 'Continue' to proceed.

Step 8:

If there are any errors in the details you provided, our system will indicate them and provides you with the option to fix them.

Step 9:

Few states require individual ACA reporting with state agencies. Based on the data you have provided, our system indicates your state filing requirement. Click ‘Continue’ to proceed with the filing.

Step 10:

Complete the payment and transmit the forms to the IRS and State. Our system will keep you posted about the status of your forms.