Printing Question-Type of Printer

[Dan]

When you print W-2 (Copy A) and W-3 forms can you print them using an ink jet printer or must you use a laser printer? Where are the instructions found?

Thanks!!!!

[Medlin Software, Dennis]

W-3/W-3 printing information is in IRS Pub 1141.

The short version:

Laser printer if using approved software, can print on plain paper.

All other situations, use pre-printed forms.

Since you sound as if you have a jet printer, you have to use pre-printed forms.

When you print W-2 (Copy A) and W-3 forms can you print them using an ink jet printer or must you use a laser printer? Where are the instructions found?

Thanks!!!!

[Dan]

You can buy various pre-printed tax forms from STAPLES. It says on the packet you get from Staples "injet & laser compatible." My question was: does the Social Security Administration and the IRS accept these forms filled out with an injet printer or must you use a laser printer?

[RoyDaleOne]

I e-file all my W-2's. It is very easy.

Don't need no stinking red copies. :]

[Gail in Virginia]

You can buy various pre-printed tax forms from STAPLES. It says on the packet you get from Staples "injet & laser compatible." My question was: does the Social Security Administration and the IRS accept these forms filled out with an injet printer or must you use a laser printer?

You can use an ink jet printer, a typewriter, or a laser printer with the pre-printed forms like you buy from Staples. SSA will accept them. They will even accept handwritten forms as long as they are the pre-printed type, but they sure do look suspicious to most people any more.

[Virtual Managed Solutions]

Another great place to get pre-printed forms is http://www.TaxCalcUSA.com - We have a great relationship with the person who owns this company. You'll speak with Paul and tell him that Kyle from Virtual Managed Solutions referred you. Right now they are running specials on certain products - Up to 40% Off - Take a look and see if he can help you out.

[Virtual Managed Solutions]

You can buy various pre-printed tax forms from STAPLES. It says on the packet you get from Staples "injet & laser compatible." My question was: does the Social Security Administration and the IRS accept these forms filled out with an injet printer or must you use a laser printer?

Dan - Paul at http://www.TaxCalcUSA.com could answer that question and any more that you guys should have. He is very knowledgeable in that area and is very reliable.