Practitioner Guides
Reference-grade ACA compliance guides for HR directors, benefits counsel, payroll managers, and filing teams. Every guide is free, sourced to current IRS publications, and built for the people who actually have to act on it.
The 226-J Response Guide
The complete practitioner playbook for responding to IRS Letter 226-J. Covers ESRP calculation disputes, Form 14765 correction, five response templates, master checklists, and the Letter 227 outcome family — with 2026 indexed penalty figures.
Access free guide →ACA AIR Error Codes & Corrections Guide
Three-layer AIR validation explained, Top 20 error code matrix, AIRTN500 / TIN mismatch deep dive, and four step-by-step correction workflows.
ACA Filing Transmission Audit Checklist
60 audit procedures across 9 sections — governance through retention. Exception log, cross-functional sign-off, 5 escalation triggers, and 7 final reviewer questions.
ACA Filing QA Checklist
Interactive pre-filing quality review for Forms 1094-C and 1095-C. 42 items across 8 sections. Progress saved in your browser — no form required.
ACA ALE Determination & Compliance Guide
Full ALE methodology, controlled group aggregation under IRC § 414, seasonal worker exception, variable-hour look-back, and 1094-C reporting framework with printable calculation worksheets.
ACA Affordability Safe Harbor Guide
Calculate, test, code, and document all three safe harbors — W-2, rate of pay, and FPL. Step-by-step worksheets, Lines 14/15/16 coding matrix, failure scenarios, and pre-226-J audit. 2026 figures.
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