E-File
IRS and SSA require filers of 250 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 (EFILE)
Account Ability’s EFILE Service 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.
Account Ability’s EFILE Service 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.
Combined Federal / State Filing Program
The IRS, Martinsburg Computing Center (IRS/MCC) 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.
The IRS, Martinsburg Computing Center (IRS/MCC) 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.
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