An export that uses approved sample data along with key organizational information.

The IRS requires all employers who are going to file ACA information electronically to perform a one-time communications test.

1. From the Payroll > Period End > Form 1095-C Maintenance screen, select the Export Forms button.
2. On the Export Setup - Identification window, enter a signatory title and date for the export.
3. Enter a contact name and phone, and transmission control code for the export.
4. Select the Test button. A dialog box displays alerting you to the fact that two files (a data file and a manifest file) will be created for submission to the IRS.
5. Select Continue.
6. Download the data file (Sample_1094C_Forms.xml) and manifest file (Sample_1094C_Manifest.xml) from the browser.
7. Transmit the two files to the IRS using your UI portal.