Rejected Returns

[Uniondt]

I have two client returns that have been rejected multiple times because the IRS claims they both have participated in AHA program during 2025. I confirmed both did not, checked the box related to that fact on the 1095-A and have even saved the file under a new name and the returns continue to get rejected.

Is there a way around this issue with having to print and mail hard copies of the returns?

[Anglis]

Unfortunately must mail to IRS - stating taxpayer does not have nor has had healthinsurance through the marketplace.

[sjrcpa]

Can't you attach your explanation as a pdf?

[anniebear]

Are there any figures on the 1095a? If so, the issuing party is claiming they did have coverage.

 Never saw a blank one.

 I don’t know what box you checked.

i don’t think it will go thru efile unless they can get a corrected copy with all zeroes. If that’s what they have and it’s rejected then it’s paper. If there are numbers on the form then it’s still paper with a covering letter.

good luck

[Just-Lisa-Now-]

You need to attach the ACA Explanation to the return, and when you choose the type of Attachment, you have to choose ACA Explanation in order to get it accepted.

[Just-Lisa-Now-]

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@Anglis wrote:

Unfortunately must mail to IRS - stating taxpayer does not have nor has had healthinsurance through the marketplace.

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No, an attached ACA Explanation is all thats requried to EF a return like this.