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California 1095-B / 1095-C XML Filing

California’s Franchise Tax Board receives minimum essential coverage information reports including Forms 1095-B and 1095-C. The File Exchange system uses XML through a browser upload channel or an approved A2A route.

FTB XML file exchangeAvailability: Planning and FTB schema review

What this state filing involves

Accepted filing format

FTB XML file exchange. File specifications can change by tax year; confirm the latest state instructions before preparing a production file.

Software and filing services

Preliminary annual software price: $249 (estimate; not an active offer).

ERICH is collecting requests for this state category. Direct state transmission is not guaranteed until the service is confirmed operational.

Important filing distinction

California minimum essential coverage reporting is separate from the IRS AIR filing, and California applies its own schemas and business rules.

Before submitting a file

Determine which California residents and coverage records must be reported.
Prepare the relevant 1094 and 1095 data for FTB requirements.
Check the XML schema, manifest and state business rules.
Submit through the approved channel and reconcile the acknowledgement.

Sources and related resources

Read the official California filing guidance and compare your data with the published file specifications.

Official state filing instructions Related ERICH software All state filings

Request state filing availability

Ask about California 1095-B / 1095-C XML Filing software preparation or file-transmission services. For state e-filing, availability, annual license pricing, and any per-file transmission charges require confirmation.

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