E-file W-2 forms using ATX

[Jack from Ohio]

I need some direction about establishing my authorization number with SS to e-file W-2 forms.

[Margaret CPA in OH]

Go here http://www.ssa.gov/bso/bsowelcome.htm?__utma=230172574.55178981.1361651239.1362147742.1363788383.6&__utmb=230172574.5.9.1363788415237&__utmc=230172574&__utmx=-&__utmz=230172574.1361651239.1.1.utmcsr=(direct)|utmccn=(direct)|utmcmd=(none)&__utmv=-&__utmk=253808331

It's been 12 years since I first registered and it looks to be easier now. There is an option to register by telephone it seems. If I knew how to do a tinyurl I would but the site is Business Services Online for SSA. Hope it works!

[ILLMAS]

Yes the registration is very straight forward, but there are a couple of steps before uploading to SSA, contact me if you need help, I just did a couple so it's fresh in my head.

[Margaret CPA in OH]

Same here about processing, Jack. I have several clients plus my own W-2's. Using AccuWage is easy as is the uploading and confirmation. Much better than paper for sure! I think the 1099 and W-2 functionality in ATX is really good. I would, in fact, pay additional for it should that come about or if that is the only survivor (but I have had almost no trouble on a stand alone and really hope ATX can pull it out of the morass it is in now).

[Jack from Ohio]

Yes the registration is very straight forward, but there are a couple of steps before uploading to SSA, contact me if you need help, I just did a couple so it's fresh in my head.

Sent you a message.

[BulldogTom]

I just registered for the company I work at during the day and it was pretty simple. The upload from our accounting software package is outstanding. Took only a few seconds. Then two weeks later I got a letter from SSA. Thought I screwed it up. NOPE. Prior CFO did not file the 2011 W2's. Went back and uploaded those in a few seconds and it was taken care of.

Pretty Slick.

Tom

Hollister, CA

[Jack from Ohio]

Yes the registration is very straight forward, but there are a couple of steps before uploading to SSA, contact me if you need help, I just did a couple so it's fresh in my head.

Same here about processing, Jack. I have several clients plus my own W-2's. Using AccuWage is easy as is the uploading and confirmation. Much better than paper for sure! I think the 1099 and W-2 functionality in ATX is really good. I would, in fact, pay additional for it should that come about or if that is the only survivor (but I have had almost no trouble on a stand alone and really hope ATX can pull it out of the morass it is in now).

I just successfully transmitted 23 W-2/3 forms for Fedaral and 17 for States. WOO HOO!!! Once you get all the little checkmarks in place, it is slick like goose grease!!! I will NEVER mail a W-3, 1096, 941, 943 or 944 again!!!

I get a printable acknowledgment for each file transmitted. Don't get no better!!!

[Margaret CPA in OH]

Agreed!

[joanmcq]

Yeah, once I first efiled a 1099-misc, I said, Never again will I struggle with that damn red form! Hey I'm new to my own payroll. So when do I have to file the 941? Or with it really low, do I just do a 944?

[Jack from Ohio]

Yeah, once I first efiled a 1099-misc, I said, Never again will I struggle with that damn red form! Hey I'm new to my own payroll. So when do I have to file the 941? Or with it really low, do I just do a 944?

File 941 forms until you get a letter from the IRS saying that you can use the 944.

[joanmcq]

Thanks, Jack. Seasonal help for the first time! She's running to the post office while I'm doing returns. I love it.