This IRS error means the 1094-C answer for aggregated ALE membership, or the other members listed in Part IV. Other Members of Aggregated ALE Group, does not match IRS records. Correct the authoritative 1094-C form in BerniePortal, then check Corrected Form.
Who can correct this
Employers with Benefits enabled, and Feature Admins who can administer 1095.
Common causes
- A Name or EIN in Part IV. Other Members of Aggregated ALE Group does not match what the IRS has on file.
- (21) Is ALE Member a member of an Aggregated ALE Group? is No when it should be Yes, or is Yes without other members entered in Part IV.
- Line 21 is Yes when it should be No.
Correct the 1094-C form
- Go to top nav 1094/1095, then secondary nav Subgroups.
- In the left sidebar, select 1094-C to open the 1094-C Subgroups table.
- Open the subgroup by clicking its name in the Subgroup Name column, or use Actions → Edit.
- Under Part II. Applicable Large Employer Member (ALE), set (19) Is this the authoritative transmittal for this ALE Member? to Yes. Lines 20–22, Part III, and Part IV stay hidden when line 19 is No.
- Fix line 21 and Part IV for your cause:
- Wrong Name or EIN: set (21) Is ALE Member a member of an Aggregated ALE Group? to Yes, then under Part IV. Other Members of Aggregated ALE Group correct each member’s Name and EIN.
- Line 21 should be Yes: select Yes, then enter each other member’s Name and EIN in Part IV.
- Line 21 should be No: select No. Part IV hides, and saving clears other ALE members.
- Under 1094-C Form. Additional Configuration, check Corrected Form.
- Select Save configuration. Repeat for each authoritative 1094-C subgroup that needs the same fix.
If the Name and EIN values in BerniePortal already match what you believe is correct, contact IRS e-Services at 866-254-0654 to confirm the name and EIN on file.