Beginning 2024, the Internal Revenue
Service (IRS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) require filers
of 10 or more returns to file electronically. Many software vendors
require that you purchase additional modules designed for this purpose.
Online wage reporting sites and service bureaus can charge quite a hefty
price for this service as well. Account Ability creates transmittal
files that comply with IRS Pub. 1220, SSA EFW2 (formerly MMREF-1) and
SSA EFW2C (formerly MMREF-2).
Account
Ability Creates the Transmittal Files — The Electronic
Reporting Options dialog, shown above, interfaces with each file
of Information Returns (1098, 1099, 3921, 3922, 5498, W2G) and Annual
Wage Reports (W2, W2C). Information Returns are reported in file specification
IRSTAX; Annual Wage Reports are reported in file specification W2REPORT.
A Single Transmittal File Can Contain Multiple Filers — Transmittal files are created within the destination
folder you specify. If a transmittal already exists, Account Ability displays it, as shown below.
Transmittal files, which are appended at your option, are ultimately uploaded to IRS FIRE, SSA Business Services Online (SSA BSO), or Account Ability's EFILE Service.
Electronic Filing - IRS FIRE — IRS FIRE
is a free online reporting site for filers of Information Returns that you can access from Account Ability's Module menu.
Once connected, a simple menu system guides you through the uploading of your IRSTAX transmittal.
Combined Federal/State
Filing Program — The IRS/IRB will forward information
to participating states free of charge for approved filers. Separate reports
to participating states are not necessary. Although not all Information
Returns can be filed under this program, Account Ability automatically
creates the appropriate reporting records for each approved filer. For
more information, contact IRS at 304-263-8700 or see the Combined
Fed/State Filing topic on our FAQ page.
Electronic Filing - SSA BSO — SSA
BSO is a free online reporting site for filers of Annual Wage Reports that you can access from Account Ability's Module
menu. Once connected, a simple menu system guides you through the uploading of your W2REPORT transmittal.
Account Ability's
Electronic Filing Service (E-File) — Account Ability's
eFile Service (EFILE) is an optional outsourcing service for
users of Account Ability who would rather IDMS carry out the tasks related
to registering, uploading, and verifying their electronic transmittal
files. EFILE accepts both IRSTAX and W2REPORT transmittals. Each transmittal
submitted to EFILE is encrypted and password protected for your protection.
For pricing information, see the Order link on the menu.
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