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Publication 5165 serves as a guide for electronically filing Affordable Care Act (ACA) Information Returns for software developers and transmitters. This guide outlines essential procedures, transmission formats, and business rules to ensure accurate submissions.

Follow the steps to effectively complete the Publication 5165 online.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Familiarize yourself with the purpose of the publication by reading the introduction section, which explains the intent and audience of the document.
3. Review the sections related to the Transmitter Control Code (TCC) requirements, including who should apply and how to obtain it online.
4. Complete the ACA Application for TCC as per your specific role (Software Developer, Transmitter, Issuer) as detailed in the guidelines.
5. Ensure compliance with transmission requirements as outlined in the publication, which include guidelines for the XML structure and business rules.
6. Prepare and submit your transmission documents to the IRS electronically, ensuring that you adhere to file size limits and data validation rules.
7. After submission, monitor your transmission status and retrieve acknowledgments as instructed in the relevant sections.
8. If corrections are necessary, follow the specific procedures for corrections and replacement submissions as indicated in the publication.
9. Once completed, you may choose to save changes, download the form, print, or share your submission results.

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