IRS Notice AIRBR843 is issued when employers inadvertently submit duplicate Form 1094-C filings. Such duplications can complicate the IRS’s ability to accurately process and verify employer healthcare coverage reporting under the ACA.
Causes of Duplicate 1094-C Filings
Duplicate submissions can occur due to:
- Multiple submissions by different departments unaware of each other’s actions.
- Resubmitting forms due to uncertainties regarding the successful submission of the initial form.
Effects of Receiving Notice AIRBR843
Duplicate filings may lead to:
- Confusion in the processing of employer information, potentially affecting compliance assessments.
- Unnecessary administrative burdens on both the employer and the IRS to clarify and rectify the situation.
Steps to Address Notice AIRBR843
To address an AIRBR843 notice, employers should:
- Identify and confirm the duplicate entries referenced by the IRS.
- Communicate with the IRS to determine which submission should be retained and which should be disregarded.
- Take corrective actions to remove or amend the duplicate submissions as advised by the IRS.
Preventing Duplicate Submissions
To prevent future occurrences of duplicate submissions:
- Establish clear internal communication and protocols regarding who is responsible for submitting ACA-related forms.
- Utilize ACA compliance software like ACA-Track that tracks submission statuses and prevents multiple filings.
- Train relevant staff on the importance of coordination and verification before submitting any ACA forms to the IRS.
For further assistance with ACA compliance and managing IRS notices, visit ACA-Track FAQs.
