ez1095 software can generate the XML documents you can upload to IRS site. The efile XML documents include 1095 forms and 1094 form. If you are a first time efiler, please follow this guide from step 1.
Step 1: Apply TCC from IRS
If you are a first ACA form efiler, you must apply TCC(Transmitter Control Code) from IRS. This TCC for 1095 ACA Form filing is different from the TCC for 1099 filing.
ez1095 software can prepare, print and e-file forms 1095-B, 1094-B, 1095-C and 1094-C ACA forms. You are welcome to download the trial version for free, with no registration needed and no obligation.
ez1095 2020 is available for 2021 tax season!
This ACA form 1095 printing software is compatible with Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista and other Windows system, 32-bit or 64-bit.
Step 3: First time efiler: test communication with AIR system by passing one of the eight test scenarios
Note: If you passed ACA testing before and your TCC is still with PRODUCTION status, you can skip this step. Learn more here
3.1: Pass one of the eight test scenarios to match your company case.
You CANNOT submit your company information for testing!!!. We have prepared all data for you to pass this step. You just need to follow our guide and enter your own TCC.
Note: The XML efile documents include both 1095 and 1094 information. The company information will be filled in automatically on form 1094 based on company setup. You need to enter other information on Form 1094 manually(ie: total number of 1095 forms).
5.1 Click ez1095 top menu "Efile 1094/1095" to view efile screen
5.2 Input your TCC and correct EIN to generate efile. DO NOT check "Is Test" check box for your production file.
- Click the "Save Data" form to save your efiling settings.
- Click the "Create File" button to generate the XML files: "Manifest_soapheader_xxxxxx.xml" (the manifest file) and "1094X_Request_YourTCC_xxxxx.xml"(the data file).
Your default efile location will be in "C:\Users\Public\Documents\Halfpricesoft\ez1095(201X)" directory. You can change this path.
ie: for Year 2015, the default path is ez1095(2015).
Step 6: Validate XML documents and upload to IRS
6.1 We strongly suggest you validate your data before submitting XML documents to IRS.