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The service in this phase can vary depending on the number of unique EINs for any given client.  \n\n| Step | Generating IRS File using AIR Submission within workflow |\n| --- | --- |\n|  | This process is performed only AFTER all 1095-C PDF files have been successfully distributed. This would include a file to the client directly for printing/mailing or, if using our fulfillment, sent to Metroplex for completion.\u003Cbr>The following steps will guide you through the process of:\u003Cbr>1. Verifying all required data elements will be captured within the AIR Submit file to the IRS\u003Cbr>2. Submitting your electronic file to the IRS\u003Cbr>3. Correction of errors preventing the production of the AIR file in the IRS required XML format (aka Manifest/Request)\u003Cbr>4. Managing the IRS responses and feedback, if applicable\u003Cbr>5. Managing TIN (Tax Identification Number) and other required corrections, if applicable\u003Cbr>6. Employer follow up with AIR File Transmission Confirmation |\n| Step | Verify All Corrected Data Elements Are Captured, if applicable |\n| 1. | Were corrected 1095-C Forms produced or any data correction made AFTER the approval of the final ACA Summary used to generate the finalized 1095-C Forms within the ACA work?\u003Cbr>If yes, the next step “Revising the Approved ACA Summary” would be required to ensure the ACA Summary within the ACA Workflow is current and contains all data updates/changes. |\n| 2. | Revising the Approved ACA Summary Report\u003Cbr>If a revised file is required, the following steps are required:\u003Cbr>1. Undo Approval of most recent ACA Summary\u003Cbr>2. Select Parameters to rename file to capture date & ER details of previously approved file\u003Cbr>3. Click “Run Now” to generate a new ACA Summary (*be sure you verify the parameters)\u003Cbr>4. Review newly create ACA Summary to ensure no Warnings are triggered |\n| Step | Reviewing ACA Summary Report used to create AIR Submission File |\n| 1. | The following outline is intended as a guide to assist in your review of the “Approved” ACA Summary within the workflow to ensure you have the most recent file required for AIR Submission.\u003Cbr>Please ensure you have verified if any corrected 1095-C Forms were produced and/or if any data corrections were required that would need to be captured. If no corrected 1095-C Forms or data corrections were required proceed to the next step “Reviewing Your 1094-C Output”.\u003Cbr>Review and Approve: Make sure the approved “Ready for Submission” file was regenerated to capture any required 1095-C Form corrections and/or data corrections to be included in the AIR Submission.\u003Cbr>|\n\nACA WORKFLOW: AIR SUBMISSION GUIDE  \n\n| Step | Reviewing Your 1094-C Output |\n| --- | --- |\n| 1. | The following outline is intended as a guide to assist in your review of the employers 1094-C tab within the ACA Summary. Please ensure you have involved the necessary parties at the Employer level to ensure your data is in line with their expectation, if any elements are unclear within the ACA Setup.\u003Cbr>Reviewing Part 1\u003Cbr>Lines 1-6: Make sure the address lines up with the employer address used on the Forms 1095-C for employees. This is identified by unique EIN within the case ACA Setup. 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