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Head-to-head · ACA Compliance Software

Nelco ACA Reporting vs BoomTax

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Nelco ACA Reporting #5 in ACA Compliance Software 7.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Nelco
BoomTax #7 in ACA Compliance Software 6.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit BoomTax

Nelco ACA Reporting leads on 0 checks, BoomTax on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreNelco ACA Reporting · 7.6/10
  • Free planonly BoomTax
  • Most featuresNelco ACA Reporting · 1 of 4

Nelco ACA Reporting scores higher on our rubric for aca compliance software: 7.6 against 6.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Nelco ACA Reporting is the better fit for teams seeking ACA e-filing with API access. BoomTax is the better fit for businesses needing 1099 filing, not ACA reporting.

  • Nelco ACA Reporting fits best

    Teams seeking ACA e-filing with API access

  • BoomTax fits best

    Businesses needing 1099 filing, not ACA reporting

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Side by side

Feature Nelco ACA Reporting 7.6/10 Visit ↗ BoomTax 6.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.6 6.3
Ranking #5 in ACA Compliance Software #7 in ACA Compliance Software
Best for Teams seeking ACA e-filing with API access Businesses needing 1099 filing, not ACA reporting
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request $349/yr
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Phone Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Nelco ACA Reporting 1/4 · BoomTax 0/4
1095-C e-filing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
1094-C e-filing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Payroll integrations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Eligibility tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Employee form delivery Both Not checked yet
Employee capacity Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports electronic filing of Forms 1095-B and 1095-C
  • Offers federal and direct state filing with filing updates and reports
  • Provides recipient copies by print, mail, and email
  • Supports IRS e-filing, status tracking and unlimited corrections for 1099s
  • Delivers recipient copies by mail, electronic delivery or PDF
  • Imports data from files and payroll providers, with accounting and payroll integrations
Cons
  • Electronic filing availability can depend on a software partnership
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Listed support channel is phone
  • Listed form coverage centers on 1099, weakening its fit for ACA-focused buyers
  • The $349 ACA Premium price applies to Tax Year 2025 and covers up to 145 employees
  • Enterprise features such as Web API access and priority support are on the Enterprise plan
Our verdict

Nelco ACA Reporting helps businesses prepare Forms 1095-B and 1095-C, file them electronically, and deliver recipient copies. Its capabilities are aimed at small, mid-market, and enterprise organizations that need ACA form filing and…

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Businesses handling information returns can use BoomTax to prepare, validate and file 1099, W-2 and ACA forms. Its audience includes businesses, payroll providers, accounting firms and enterprise teams. For buyers comparing ACA compliance…

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  1. Nelco ACA ReportingACA Compliance Software 7.6Pricing on request
  2. BoomTaxACA Compliance Software 6.3Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Nelco ACA Reporting — where it wins

    • Supports electronic filing of Forms 1095-B and 1095-C
    • Offers federal and direct state filing with filing updates and reports
    • Provides recipient copies by print, mail, and email

    Where it doesn't

    • Electronic filing availability can depend on a software partnership
    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Listed support channel is phone

  • BoomTax — where it wins

    • Supports IRS e-filing, status tracking and unlimited corrections for 1099s
    • Delivers recipient copies by mail, electronic delivery or PDF
    • Imports data from files and payroll providers, with accounting and payroll integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Listed form coverage centers on 1099, weakening its fit for ACA-focused buyers
    • The $349 ACA Premium price applies to Tax Year 2025 and covers up to 145 employees
    • Enterprise features such as Web API access and priority support are on the Enterprise plan
  • Nelco ACA Reporting7.6/10 · Pricing on request

    ACA filing support with federal and state options, recipient delivery, and API access.

    Visit NelcoFull verdict →
  • BoomTax6.3/10 · Free plan

    Broad filing tools, but its strongest stated form coverage is 1099—not ACA.

    Visit BoomTaxFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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