Do I Need to Pass ACA efile Testing Each Year?

According to IRS document, no additional testing is needed if a transmitter or an issuer passed it before.

"Transmitters and Issuers must use approved software to perform the communications test. You are only required to successfully complete the communication test once."

source: IRS document step 3
https://www.irs.gov/e-file-providers/air/apply-for-the-affordable-care-act-application-for-transmitter-control-code-tcc

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