Beginning 2024, the Internal Revenue Service
(IRS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) require filers of 10
or more returns to file electronically (E-File). Account Ability, an
IRS Form 1099 and SSA W-2 software provider, creates transmittals compliant
with IRS Pub. 1220, SSA EFW2, SSA EFW2C, and Affordable Care Act (ACA)
1095-B, 1094-C, 1095-C Pubs. 5164, 5165, 5258.
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, W-2G) and Annual
Wage Reports (W-2, W-2C). Information Returns are reported in file specification
IRSTAX; Annual Wage Reports are reported in file specification W2REPORT.
Combined
Federal/State Filing Program — The IRS
will forward Information Returns 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.
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 can be
appended at your option, are ultimately uploaded to IRS FIRE, SSA Business
Services Online (SSA BSO), or Account Ability's optional E-File Service.
Account Ability Creates
1094/1095 ACA Transmittals — The XML Output
Options dialog, shown below, interfaces with each file of Information
Returns (1094-B, 1095-B, 1094-C, 1095-C). Transmittal files are ultimately manifested
prior to uploading to the Affordable Care Act Information Returns
(AIR) Program.
The Manifest
Management and Testing dialog, shown below, manages all of your client's
1094/1095 submissions from a central window. This dialog provides a complete
audit of each transmittal from manifesting to submission to completion.
IRS FIRE is an online reporting site for filers
of Information Returns 1098, 1099, 3921, 3922, 5498 and W-2G that you access from Account Ability's Module
menu. Once connected, a simple menu system guides you through the uploading
of your IRSTAX transmittal.
SSA
BSO is an online reporting site for filers of Annual Wage Reports W-2 and W-2c that you access from Account Ability's Module
menu. Once connected, a simple menu system guides you through the uploading
of your W2REPORT transmittal.
IRS
AIR is an online reporting site for filers of
ACA Forms 1094-B, 1095-B, 1094-C, 1095-C that you can easily access from
Account Ability's Manifest Management and Testing dialog. Once connected,
a simple menu system guides you through the uploading of ACA Original, Correction and Replacement transmittals.
Account Ability's
Electronic Filing Service — Account Ability's
E-File 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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