Form 1099 and W-2 Filing Deadline Approaching
By now all Form 1099 and W-2’s should have been furnished to recipients. Now it is time to file them with the IRS and Social Security Administration if you have not yet done so. If you used ExpressTaxFilings to prepare your forms, they have already been E-Filed to the appropriate office and you are done. If you still need to file your forms see the information that follows.
The Form 1099 E-File deadline is April 1, 2013. If you choose to paper file, the deadline is February 28, 2013 and you are required to file Form 1096, Annual Summary and Transmittal of U.S. Information Returns. The deadline to furnish Form 1099 to your recipients was January 31, 2013.
The SSA encourages all employers to E-File Form W-2. E-filing can save you time and effort and helps ensure accuracy. You must E-File if you are required to file 250 or more Forms W-2 or W-2c. If you are required to E-File but fail to do so, you may incur a penalty. ExpressTaxfilings.com is the easiest – we transmit it all to the IRS for you! Or, print paper copies and mail them to the IRS and recipient.
File Copy A of Form W-2 with Form W-3 at the following address:
Social Security Administration
Data Operations Center
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18769-0001
The E-File deadline is April 1, 2013. If you choose to paper file, the deadline is February 28, 2013 and you are required to file Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements. The deadline to furnish Form W-2 to your employees was January 31, 2013.
What is Form W-3?
Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, is a summary page of all W-2 forms issued by the employer. This form includes the total amount for all employees under the employer during the tax year.
For any questions about E-Filing Form 1099 or W-2, contact the Express Tax Support Center in Rock Hill, SC at 803-514-5155 between the hours of 8am – 6pm EST, Monday through Friday or email support@ExpressTaxFilings.com.
