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How to e-file Form 1095-C?

To e-file your Form 1095-C on TaxBandits, follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Sign in to your TaxBandits account.

Step 2: Click ‘Start New Form’ on the ACA dashboard and choose ‘1094-C & 1095-C’.

Step 3: Select ‘Form 1094-C & 1095-C’ to e-file for the current tax year, or choose to file for up to two previous tax years.

Step 4: Click ‘Add New Employer’ to enter employer details. If the employer details are already in the address book, select ‘Select Employer From Address Book’ to retrieve the information.

Step 5: Enter the total number of forms you plan to file for the tax year and choose your preferred transmission method. Also, specify how you want to transmit your 1095-C forms, either as multiple returns or as a single return. Then, click ‘Continue to Form 1095-C.’

Step 6: Click ‘Add New Employee’ to enter employee details. If the employee details are already in the address book, select ‘Select Employee From Address Book’ to retrieve the information. Then, enter the employee's offer of coverage.

Step 7: On the next page, click ‘Complete Form 1094-C,’ the transmittal form submitted along with the 1095-C forms. Based on whether you transmit your 1095-C as multiple returns or as a single return, you must mark the 'Authoritative Transmittal' accordingly.

Step 8: Complete the required information and click 'Save & Continue'.

Step 9: Once you have completed Form 1094-C, click ‘Continue to State’ to view your state information.

Note: Not all states require filing copies with the state. Certain states, including CA, DC, MA, NJ, and RI, require employers to e-file copies of their employees' Form 1095 with the state agency.

Step 10: Select the type of form you want to be distributed, and continue. TaxBandits provides you with four options to send recipient copies:

Postal Mailing - We will print and deliver copies of the form to the recipients via postal mail.
BanditShare (Online Access) - The recipients will be granted access to a secure online portal to view and download their form copies.
Advanced Distribution - Customize how many recipients receive postal mail or online access based on your needs.

If you prefer to manage the form distribution on your own, choose 'I will print and distribute myself' and proceed further.