AIRMF3005 – Rejected transmission – Error occurred in Form Status for Form Type
AIRMF3005 means The value of the Manifest ‘TestFileCd’ must equal the value stored in the IRS’ database governing the status of the ‘FormsTypeCd’ . You have to submit one communication test with the...
View ArticleHow can I void a 1095-B, 1095-C record through IRS AIR?
The electronic submission process does not have a void option. You can, however, use the correction process to change data that was incorrectly filed on IRS Form 1095-B or Form 1095-C or to void a...
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ACA Replacement and Corrections
Updated June 15, 2016. Please reinstall the 1094/1095 software from this link https://www.1099fire.com/try_now.htm Reinstalling will give you the most current version that can prepare replacement...
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ACA Foreign Recipient Addresses
Please reinstall the 1904/1095 software from this link https://www.1099fire.com/try_now.htm Reinstalling will give you the most current version that can handle foreign employee mailing addresses. 1....
View ArticleACA: Apostrophe’s in Name/Address
The April 26, 2016 IRS webinar says The apostrophe is not allowed in AIR. • However the escaped apostrophe (&apos) is allowed except in an Individual’s name. • For example, if a record has a last...
View ArticleAIRMF3014 Rejected transmission – File is a duplicate
The IRS website has this information: AIRMF3014 Manifest ‘ChecksumAugmentationNum’ must not match a ‘ChecksumAugmentationNum’ of any AIR transmission from the same ‘TCC’ previously accepted. When the...
View ArticleACA Corrections Due Date (June 30, 2016)
IRS webinars say: Remember, you´re expected to file accurate information returns with the IRS and furnish a copy to the recipient by the due date. As mentioned earlier, for 2016, the due dates for...
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ACA Foreign Employer Addresses
The 1095 software can handle foreign recipient or employee addresses easily. This article discusses foreign employee addresses. The 1095 software is not setup to handle foreign employer address. To...
View ArticleAIRER602 Payload attachment error (MTOM) – unable to read the attachment
We received this error when efiling ACA data: AIRER602 Payload attachment error (MTOM) – unable to read the attachment The IRS posted on the site irs.gov/air 06/22/2016 – Rejected Transmission...
View ArticleACA Information Returns May Continue To Be Filed After June 30, 2016
The IRS posted this on June 30, 2016: If you are an applicable large employer, self-insured employer, or other health coverage provider, the deadline to electronically file ACA information returns with...
View ArticleAIRTIN500 – TIN Validation Failed
AIRTIN500 – TIN Validation Failed is a common error from ACA e-filing. TIN Validation Failed means that the last name and SSN of a 1095 record that you transmitted does not match IRS records. It could...
View ArticleCan I file for an extension of time to electronically file 1095 forms?
Tax year 2015 was the 1st year the 1095-B and/or 1095-C forms were required. The IRS extended the due date for printing and mailing to March 31 and the deadline to efile to the end of June. For tax...
View ArticleDo I need multiple TCC numbers to efile 1095 forms?
No. You need one transmitter control code or TCC number in order to efile any number of 1095-B and/or 1095-C forms. You can efile for multiple employers using that one TCC number. We are a service...
View ArticleHow can I order the 1095 software?
Our 1095 software contains 1095-B (and its 1094-B transmittal summary) and 1095-C (and its 1094-C transmittal summary) forms. You order the software online at this link...
View Article1095 forms: More than 6 covered individuals
A common comment is The total number of employees auto populated does not match my employee count. Our printers can print, fold, stuff and seal a fixed number of pages per envelope. We have it set to...
View ArticleExtended due dates for 1095 forms in tax year 2016
The IRS released Notice 2016-70. The notice does two things. The notice gives employers additional time to print and mail the 1095-B and/or 1095-C forms to employees. The due date was January 31, 2017...
View ArticleACA Software: Can I delete a file which has been Accepted or Accepted With...
No, there is not a way at this time to delete accepted ACA transmissions. You can efile a correction.
View ArticleACA: How can I efile tax year 2015 data in tax year 2016?
We are currently in tax year 2016. Many clients have approached us to efile tax year 2015 originals and corrections. This is more challenging then I originally expected but the process is easy in...
View ArticleACA: How to code section 16 for employees who did not enroll in coverage
The key to coding section 16 is understanding that it is directly related to the codes that reside in section 14 (Offer of coverage). If you use the code 1A in section 14 as your offer of coverage, you...
View Article1095 Software: What’s New for Tax Year 2017?
IRS Forms 1095-C and 1095-B must be postmarked by January 31, 2018. The IRS gave companies a break with extended deadlines and leniency for good faith effort in prior years. But the tide has turned and...
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