As we gather around the table of compliance this November, it’s time to give thanks for good data—and prepare for the final stretch of ACA reporting. Q4 is the crucial season when preparation pays off. Employers, staffing firms, and PEOs that wait until January often find themselves on a frantic journey through a wilderness of missing data, inconsistent coding, and looming penalties.
The good news? With the right map, tools, and travel companions, your journey from raw data to accurate filings can be as smooth as a Thanksgiving feast.
Join Ashley Pope, Director of ACA Services, as she guides you through the steps to efficiently collect, validate, and report data for Forms 1094-C and 1095-C. You’ll discover how to avoid the pitfalls that trip up many employers—like missing SSNs, misclassified employees, and tangled EIN structures—while using your BenAdmin and payroll systems to stay compliant and confident.
Feast on Key Takeaways:
Q4 Prep Harvest: What should already be gathered by November to ensure a plentiful reporting season.
Data Gathering & Reconciliation: How to bring together information from multiple “colonies” (EINs, systems, and employee groups).
Employee Classification & Eligibility: Steering clear of costly missteps with variable-hour, seasonal, and multi-state employees.
Technology Cornucopia: Leveraging BenAdmin/payroll integrations to reduce manual work and ensure accuracy.
Filing with Confidence: Tips to polish your submission and prevent penalty “pilgrimages” in the new year.
