1095 XML File: StartMonthNumberCd Error and Solution

ez1095 ACA software enables users to validate XML files before submitting e-file documents to the IRS, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Step 1: Error description

ERROR (Line 80): The element 'Form1095CUpstreamDetail' in namespace 'urn:us:gov:treasury:irs:ext:aca:air:ty20' has invalid child element 'EmployeeOfferAndCoverageGrp' in namespace 'urn:us:gov:treasury:irs:ext:aca:air:ty20'. List of possible elements expected: 'StartMonthNumberCd' in namespace 'urn:us:gov:treasury:irs:ext:aca:air:ty20'.

Step 2: Reason

You entered the wrong value (or empty value) for field "Plan Start Month" in Part II.

Step 3: Find the 1095 form that is with wrong data

1) Follow this guide if you receive this error when validating XML forms with ez1095:

How to read XML file data by line number with NOTEPAD application

2) Follow this guide if you receive this error when filing to IRS:

How to read IRS ACA form error description file

Step 4: Solution:

Solution 4.1: If you enter the form data manually

Please make sure you entered the correct value. For example: If your plan start from Jan, please enter "01" there.

After you fixed the error(s), you MUST generate the XML files with ez1095 software again. Please DO NOT modify XML documents manually!!!

Solution 4.2: If you import the data from file

How to import 1095C data

- Please make sure you have the correct data in the data file

- Please make sure you map the field correctly when you import data.

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