[TPE1101] Invalid or Outdated XML Namespaces in Manifest File

ez1095 software simplifies the 1095 and 1094 ACA form reporting process. If you encounter:

Error: [TPE1101] Our system has detected invalid or outdated XML namespaces in the manifest file.

Please follow these steps to resolve the issue.

How to Fix ACA Filing Error [TPE1101]

Why This Error Occurs

The IRS updates its e-filing schema annually. This error may occur for one of two reasons:

1. You are using an outdated version of ez1095 software.(*****)

2. You are using an outdated pre-built test data file for ACA testing.(***)

Solutions

The IRS updates its e-filing schema annually. To ensure smooth ACA filing, always use the latest version of ez1095 software and the latest pre-built test files.

Solution #1. For Submissions to the IRS ACA Production Site

1.1. Download the latest version of ez1095 software.

ez1095 download link
https://www.halfpricesoft.com/aca-1095/form-1095-software-free-download.asp

1.2. If you need to purchase a new key to update schema, please contact us for the special link.

For example: If you purchased ez1095 2022 with the 2022 schema, you must update ez1095 2022 with the latest schema to file 2022 ACA forms this year. A new license purchase is also required for continued use.

1.3. Create a new empty folder

1.4. Generate the new XML files in the new folder.

You can edit the folder path in ez1095 efile screen
ACA 1095 1094 xml file folder

1.5. After you validate the XML files, upload the new XML files to IRS.

There are two file to be uploaded. Do not change the file names!

"Manifest_soapheader_xxxxxx.xml"

This is the manifest file.

"1094X_Request_YourTCC_xxxxx.xml".

This is the data file.

Solution #2. For submission to the IRS ACA Testing Site(AATS)

2.1. Download the latest version of ez1095 software.

ez1095 download link
https://www.halfpricesoft.com/aca-1095/form-1095-software-free-download.asp

2.2. Download the latest testing file

How to pass ACA testing (with pre-built file download links)
https://www.halfpricesoft.com/aca-1095/how-to-generate-test-case-scenarios.asp

2.3 Generate the new XML files

2.4 Upload the new XML files to IRS Testing site.

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