Creating and transmitting the IRS ACA XML file

Use this procedure to create the ACA XML output files and transmit them to the IRS. The files can be found in your print directory or the location can be overridden by designating a path in jobdef. File names are: ACA1094B or ACA1094C.

It is the end-user's responsibility to transmit the ACA XML File to the IRS using the AFA for ACA Internet Transmitter method. This method is also known as the UI Channel process.

  1. Access ACA File Creation (BN299).
  2. Use the Selection criteria to filter your employee population by Company or Report Entity for the specific ACA Regulatory Year.
    Report Option

    Select whether to create an XML file for 1095-C or 1095-B.

    Type

    Specify the type of individual. Employee, COBRA, Retiree, ACA Resource, All.

    Employee Group

    Filter by employee group.

    Employee

    Filter by employee range.

  3. Use the Contact tab to specify the contact information that is displayed on the 1094 and 1095-C forms.
  4. On the DGE tab, specify the Designated Government Entity information, if applicable for reporting on the 1094-C form.
  5. On the 1095-B tab, specify 1095-B information that is reported on the 1095-B form.