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Create and submit Form 1095-C online using BoomTax. Get answers to common questions about Form 1095-C, including what it is, filing deadlines, penalties for noncompliance, and step by step instructions for completing and e-filing the form.

Commonly Asked Questions

What is Form 1095-C?

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.

Applicable Large Employers

at least 50 full-time + full-time equivalent employees for all EINs added together that share a common owner

Learn more about what Form 1095-C is for Tax Year 2025.

We also recommend checking out the IRS.gov ACA FAQ, which contains many common 1095-C questions in an easy-to-understand format.

When Should I Submit Form 1095-C?

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

March 2nd, 2026

Paper File Deadline

March 2nd, 2026

Employee Copy Deadline

March 31st, 2026

E-File Deadline

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 2026 filing year.

Failure to file ACA 1095 Forms 2026

$340 per form

up to

$1,366,000 per year (smaller businesses)

$4,098,500 per year

Failure to furnish ACA 1095 Forms 2026

$340 per form

up to

$1,366,000 per year (smaller businesses)

$4,098,500 per year

Intentionally not filing for 2026

$680 per form

no maximum penalty

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

This includes:

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What is Required to E-File ACA Form 1095-C?

At a minimum, you need the following information to complete a 1095-C:

  1. Part I - Employee: Basic census data, including the employee's name, SSN, and address

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    Employer or Applicable Large Employer (ALE): Company name, EIN, and address

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  2. Part II - Employee Offer of Coverage: ACA Codes Box 14 - 17, premium amounts, and optional data for ICHRA plans.

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    • Employee Age on January 1st
      • This should only be completed if certain ICHRA codes (1L, 1M, 1N, 1O, 1P, 1Q, 1T, or 1U) are entered on Line 14.
    • Plan Start Month
      • This should be completed with the month the employer's plan year begins. This must be completed with the two-digit number corresponding to the month (00-12). If there is no plan in which the employee was offered coverage, 00 should be entered.
    • Employee Required Contribution
      • This should be completed with the employee's share of the lowest-cost self-only plan offered to the employee. This line should only be completed when specific codes (1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1J, 1K, 1L, 1M, 1N, 1O, 1P, 1Q, 1T, or 1U) are entered in Line 14.
    • ZIP Code
      • This should only be completed if certain ICHRA codes (1L, 1M, 1N, 1O, 1P, 1Q, 1T, or 1U) are entered on Line 14.

  3. Part III - Covered Individuals: Name, TIN, Date of Birth (optional if TIN entered), and checks for the covered months

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    This section should only be completed if you offered employer-sponsored, self-insured health coverage, including an individual coverage HRA.

    ALL individuals covered under the offered plan should be listed here, including the employee.

    Please note: each line should list a different covered individual. Either (d) or (e) should be completed for each covered individual.

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.

Can I submit ACA 1095 Forms with BoomTax?

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