DC ACA Filing

DC now requires ACA filing for the 2019 tax year. The District of Columbia will now require all District residents to have Minimum Essential Coverage for themselves and dependents, or pay a tax penalty. The DC law also requires employers to submit an information return regarding Minimum Essential Coverage to the DC Office of Tax and Revenue. Continue reading to learn more about updates to DC ACA Filing.

Do I need to e-file my ACA forms with DC?

If you are an employer of at least 50 employees, and at least one DC resident, or if you provide Minimum Essential Coverage to at least one DC resident, ACA filing is required. These employers must sign up and file information returns with the DC Office of Tax and Revenue.

What about out-of-state filers?

Employers outside of DC who employ DC residents have the same ACA filing requirements as businesses within the District, even if the employer does not withhold and report DC taxes. If you are an employer outside of the District, you must ensure that we receive any required 1095 documents for each DC resident you employ.

What data format will be required?

The official specifications have not been released, but format is expected to be in .txt format instead of .xml, so this may differ from the standard filing format. More detailed specifications are expected to be released on October 20th.

What is the deadline to e-file?

For tax year 2019, the deadline to e-file your DC ACA filing forms is June 30th, 2020.

How do I ensure that I am compliant?

Applicable Large Employers (ALE) are at risk of IRS penalties if they are not compliant with reporting requirements. DC ACA filing should be simple, and we’re here to help. Good news! BoomTax customers will receive state filing as part of their Enterprise License. Want to learn more? Click below to see how easy ACA filing can be.

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More information about the DC ACA filing program can be found DC OTR site.

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