W-2 Online: An Electronic Filing Option For Small Businesses

Own a Business? Drowning in Paper? Stop filing Paper W-2s!

An electronic filing option is available for small businesses that allows the preparation and submission of up to 20 W-2s per report over a secure Internet service. When you register to file electronically, here's what you get:

• Freedom from buying paper forms;
• Electronic receipts you can use as proof that you filed on time;
• W-2s for employees and for your records; and
• Until March 31st to file.

1. Go to www.socialsecurity.gov/employer ;
2. Select "Business Services Online" (BSO);
3. Select the "Register" button;
4. Complete the registration form, self-select your password and select the "Register" button;
   
   NOTE: Make a note of your password, User ID and the expiration date.
   
5. Enter your User ID and password to log in;
6. Select "Account Maintenance" and select "Request Access to BSO Services" (wizard for selecting roles you want to access in BSO applications).

Get more information about filing W-2s online in the BSO Electronic W-2 Filing Handbook. Go to www.socialsecurity.gov/employer and click on “Electronically File Your W-2s” or call us toll-free at
1-800-772-6270 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).

For technical support, such as connection and transmission questions, call 1-888-772-2970.