ACA Forms Submit Form 1095-B for Tax Year 2024 Electronically

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The IRS Encourages Taxpayers to Electronically Submit 1095-B Forms for Faster Processing.

Filing Form 1095-B Electronically for the 2024 Tax Year

takes just a few minutes with our platform. Our user-friendly process and built-in audit checks ensure that your returns are error-free when sent to the IRS.

Import Your Form 1095-B Data

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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What Data is Necessary to File ACA Form 1095-B Electronically?

  1. Personal Details: Name, EIN, and Address

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  2. Employer/Coverage Provider Information: Name, EIN, and Address

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  3. Details of Issuer: Name, EIN, and Address

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Consult our 1095-B guide to understand how to complete your Form 1095-B.

Commonly Asked Questions Regarding Form 1095-B

What are the 2024 IRS updates for Form 1095-B?

For the 2024 tax year, the IRS has published the final version of Form 1095-B. According to the release, there are no modifications to the Form.

The IRS has revised the affordability and penalty rates for tax year 2024.

For additional information, click here.

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.

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.

What Information is Required to File ACA Forms?

Depending on the type of form, most ACA forms will consist of the following:

  • The recipient's info like name, address, city, state, and zip.
  • The employer or issuer's info like company name, contact, EIN, etc.
  • The coverage and plan details with codes to indicate if the coverage was affordable and met ACA guidelines.
  • The covered individuals' info like name, SSN, date of birth, and covered months.

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

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What is the deadline to submit Form 1095-B?

Here are the key 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

How do you correct mistakes on Form 1095-B?

It is important that you take the time to review the information you are reporting on your Forms 1095-B for accuracy before distributing and filing. This will minimize the risk of common errors, which can result in your business incurring penalties and fines.

If you submitted your original filing electronically, then you should edit your filing accordingly with the original vendor. If you submitted your original filing via mail, you should complete a new form and include the updated information. Make sure to check the "Corrected" box at the top of the form when making paper updates.

Always include a new transmittal Form 1094-B when mailing corrections to the IRS. Before you can consider your correction complete, an updated copy of the form must also be provided to the recipient. This ensures that all parties have updated information.

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