Does BerniePortal file directly with the IRS?

Does BerniePortal file directly with the IRS?

Yes. BerniePortal transmits your 1094/1095 forms directly to the IRS on your behalf through the IRS Affordable Care Act Information Returns (AIR) system. We've been an authorized IRS e-file provider since 2016.

What We Handle
  • Generate IRS-compliant XML files from your BerniePortal data
  • Transmit files directly to the IRS AIR system
  • Monitor transmission status and confirm acceptance
  • Notify you of any rejections or errors
  • Resubmit corrected files as needed

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