Dec 19, 2025 · The IRS has designed two sets of codes to allow employers a way to describe their health coverage offers on each 1095-C Form. Each code indicates a different scenario regarding an …

Form 1095-C Line 16 requires a "Section 4980H Safe Harbor and Other Relief" code, also known as "Code Series 2." The list below includes the relevant codes when offering your employees health …

Employers with 50 or more full-time employees (including full-time equivalent employees) in the previous year use Forms 1094-C and 1095-C to report the information required under sections 6055 and 6056 …

Our ACA experts break down all 1095 C codes and walk you through how to fill out lines 14, 15, 16, and 17 and Part III. Avoid penalties from the IRS - learn the differences between codes!

Each code indicates a diferent scenario regarding an ofer of coverage or explains why an employer should not be subject to a penalty for an employee, for each month.

Incorrectly reported codes on Form 1095-C can lead to significant penalties for employers. We have compiled a user-friendly guide to assist employers in navigating Line 14 & 16 Codes, thereby …

o If the employee was NOT offered coverage, why not? Each code represents a different scenario. The codes below are color-coded to show which Series 1 codes (used on Line 14) pair with which Series …

For additional details on the meaning of each indicator code for line 14 and codes for line 16, see below.

Jan 29, 2025 · While Line 16 of Form 1095-C may be challenging to complete, understanding the codes and their meanings is critical for demonstrating ACA compliance and avoiding penalties.