ez1095 Software: How to File DC ACA 1095 Forms

ez1095 software makes it easy to file ACA tax form 1095 and 1094 to IRS and state. Here is the guide for DC users.

Step 1: Start ez1095 Software

If you have not installed ez1095 software, you need to download and install it first.

After you installed the ez1095 software, you will see a new shortcut created on desktop. You can double click this shortcut to start ez1095 software.

1095 software shortcut

If you are using the trial version of ez1095 software, you will see the key input pop up screen. You can enter the key code here or click the "TRY DEMO Version" to try this software for free. (Note: The trial version will print TRIAL image on forms.)

Step 2: Set up Company Information

- Start ez1095 software, click the top menu "Current Company" then the sub menu "Company Settings" to view company set up screen.

- Enter company information

- Click the SAVE button to save the change.

setup company information

Step 3: Add Tax Form 1095-C or 1095-B

with ez1095 software

you can enter the form data manually by following the steps below;

or you can roll forward previous year's ez1095 data;

or you can import 1095-C data from spreadsheets;

or you can import ACA form data from the XML efile documents.

Step 4: Print Tax Form 1095 & 1094

ez1095 software can print both 1095-C and 1094 C forms for IRS and recipients on white paper. No pre-printed form is needed.

4.1 Select 1095 forms and click the PRINT button.

print 1095-C form

You can print optional shipping address to mail forms with #10 double windows envelopes easily.

print 1095 options

You can view/edit printer options if needed

4.2 Click the top menu "Current Company" then the sub menu "Form 1094-C" to view and print 1094-C forms.

Step 6: Efile Forms to IRS

6.1 Click ez1095 top menu "Efile 1094/1095" to view efile screen

6.2 Input your TCC and correct EIN to generate efile. DO NOT check "Is Test" check box for your production file.

6.3 We strongly suggest you validate your data before submitting XML documents to IRS.

6.2 Upload the generated XML files to IRS ACA System.

Step 7: Efile Forms to DC

7.1 Generate the file documents

DC pin

Here is the guide about the pin from DC state document.

What is signature PIN?
Signature PIN should be who's submitting the form. "Signature" equivalent of actual form.

Learn more from this document
https://otr.cfo.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/otr/publication/attachments/Health%20Care%20Info%20Returns%20FAQs_3.xlsx

7.2 Upload to DC site

https://ess.dc.gov/psp/essprod/?cmd=login&languageCd=ENG&

More information

More about DC efile

https://otr.cfo.dc.gov/node/1447081