"Applicable Large Employer Member" error (1095-C Error Only)

"Applicable Large Employer Member" error (1095-C Error Only)

This IRS error means (1) Name of ALE Member (Employer) and/or (2) Employer identification number (EIN) on Form 1094-C Part I. Applicable Large Employer Member (ALE). does not match what the IRS has on file for the employer.

Who can do this

Employers with access to 1094/1095, and Feature Admins who can administer 1095.

To correct the ALE Member name or EIN
  1. Open the employer account in BerniePortal.
  2. Select 1094/1095 in the top navigation.
  3. Select Subgroups.
  4. On the 1094-C sidebar tab, open the subgroup by selecting its name in the Subgroup Name column, or use Actions → Edit.
  5. Under Part I. Applicable Large Employer Member (ALE)., correct (1) Name of ALE Member (Employer) and/or (2) Employer identification number (EIN).
  6. Under 1094-C Form. Additional Configuration, check Corrected Form.
  7. Select Save configuration.
  8. Repeat for each 1094-C subgroup that needs this correction.
If the name and EIN in BerniePortal already match what you believe is correct, contact IRS e-Services at 866-255-0654 to confirm the name and EIN on file.

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