Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have a question about ACA Reporting Service? See the list below for our most frequently asked questions. For additional questions please contact us.
A quick inventory of the organization based on size and type. Estimate the full-time employee count and note if any employees are part of a union. Lastly, are their multiple entities that require reporting? Our packages are bundled for multiple EINs.
Get StartedWe’re so glad you asked. As the years have gone by, this has been a substantial part of what we do help customers. Often, the need to report for a previous year becomes known when an employer receives an IRS letter. Please contact us, we really can help.
In tracking our customer experiences, most users are done in a couple of days. Although, a well organized and diligent user can get through the process in just a few hours. Please be mindful there are multiple factors that influence the timing including data gathering, quality of data, volume of requests on our end and a quality review of final forms. Use our data prep sheet and template as resources to prepare.
Employer aggregation for ACA reporting purposes is relevant when multiple companies have common ownership. This is called a “controlled group”. While some corporate structures are simple enough to allow the determination of controlled group status to be made relatively easily, in other cases the complex web of ownership requires a deep dive into the facts and circumstances. ACA Reporting Service will allows defer to the employers legal counsel in making this determination.
This reporting is for employers with 50 or more full time employees including FTEs in compliance with the IRS employer mandate. Level funded or self insured employers under 50 FTEs are required to file 1095B forms.
There is a minimum amount of company and employee data that is necessary to complete your reporting.
View Full DetailsWe feature several add-on services that compliment reporting packages based on employer needs.
- Print & Mail
- IRS Audit & Inquiry Assistance
- ACA Variable Hour Tracking (VHT)
- IRS TIN Error Reconciliation
Yes. Our Print & Mail Service add-on is selected by most of our customers for cost and convenience. As an option directly within our software, simply agree to the terms of service and choose either mail to employees or ship to employer.
View Full DetailsYes. We have a simple intake process to collect your employer and company data which is then processed through our software. You will receive a digital version of the forms and the forms are electronically transmitted to the IRS.
Yes. With IRS letters being sent daily, we assist employers around the country in responding to IRS inquiries.
We offer a free 1095C Code Calculator that describes the Line 14 and Line 16 codes. This is available for employers or employees looking for general understanding.