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Small Businesses can file W-2s electronically for free with Social Security. When you file electronically you receive an extra month, they’re not due to Social Security until March 31st , and you’ll also receive a free acknowledgment receipt.

Business Services Online
Business Service Online offers two options to file W-2s electronically and other services.

silver ball If you don’t have payroll software, consider using the W-2 Online application which allows you to key your W-2 information directly to our website in the W-2 format and print these for your employees. It’s free and there are no special forms to buy.
silver ball If you use compatible payroll software, you can upload files using the Wage File Upload application. If you use payroll software, we recommend that you test it before filing using SSA’s free software Accuwage.
silver ball Business Services Online also offers W-2c Online if you need to correct any W-2 errors.
silver ballYou can verify SSNs online by using Social Security Number Verification Service.

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Last reviewed or modified Wednesday Mar 14, 2012
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