Attention Tax Year 2024 Wage Filers, wage reports for Tax Year 2024 are now being accepted. Reminder, Tax Year 2024 wage reports must be filed with the Social Security Administration by January 31, 2025.
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At this time, SSA has resumed accepting electronic wage reports from Zenwork,
which submits W-2 reports on behalf of other entities. SSA and Zenwork are partnering together
to enhance technical cooperation to mitigate the risk of
third-party W-2 fraud. SSA is working
with Zenwork to promote the accuracy of
third-party information provided to SSA on Form W-2.
At this time, individuals and businesses can submit wage and tax statements on forms W-2 for tax
year 2024 through Zenwork. This action supersedes the December 5, 2024 letter mailed previously
to Zenwork customers.
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Do you need to submit W-2’s to SSA?
Business Services Online (BSO) Registration has changed!
What does this mean for you?
Your BSO User ID and password is no longer used to access BSO employer services. You must use a Social Security online account, ID.me or Login.gov credential to gain access to the BSO application.
Start at the BSO Welcome page. You can either log in or create an account from the “Employers” box.
Extra security is a requirement to access the following BSO employer services:
- Wage file upload
- W-2/W-2C online
- AccuWage online
- Social Security Number Verification Service (SSNVS)
- View wage report name/SSN errors
You will not be able to use the above services without adding the additional level of security to your account.
Note: Soon you will no longer be able to sign in with your Social Security username. You will need either a Login.gov or ID.me account. Now, when you sign in with your Social Security username, you will be asked to create an account with Login.gov.
We encourage you to sign in to transition your account now - it only takes a few minutes. If you already have Login.gov, or ID.me account, you do not have to create another one.
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Learn more about Social Security's NEW access and registration process for Business Services Online (BSO). You can access the pre-recorded webinar video, presentation, and frequently asked questions on our Wage Reporting Community Meetings and Webinars webpage.
Register to Use Business Services Online
You must register to use Business Services Online – Social Security’s suite of services that allows you to file W-2/W-2Cs online and verify your employees’ names and Social Security numbers against our records.
Quick Reference Guides
- BSO Authentication is Transitioning
- Helpful Tips
- Here's what BSO can do for you
- Taxpayer First Act
- How to Register and Get an Activation Code (New)
File W-2s/W-2Cs Online
This service offers fast, free, and secure online W-2 filing options to CPAs, accountants, enrolled agents, and individuals who process W-2s (the Wage and Tax Statement) and W-2Cs (Statement of Corrected Income and Tax Amounts).
Verify Employees’ Social Security Numbers
The Social Security Number Verification Service allows employers to verify the names and Social Security numbers of current and former employees for wage reporting purposes only.
Social Security also offers the Consent Based Social Security Number Verification Service.
Helpful Hints to Electronic Filing- Updated 10-2023
Online Services for Employers, CPAs, Accountants, Enrolled Agents and Individuals
- Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Information
- AccuWage Software
- Information for Software Developers
- Recordkeeping – Using Publication 15
- Specifications for Filing Forms W-2 and W-2c Electronically (EFW2/EFW2C)
- Online Error Reference Material
- File-Edit Tips for W-2
- Online Security Policy
- The Privacy Act And The Freedom of Information Act
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Please note that as of March 25, 2023, the registration and log in process has changed. Please be patient as we work to update our site with changes to our videos, tutorials and handbooks that reflect this change.
Videos
- BSO Registration and Authentication Video - Updated 6-2024
Tutorials
How to:
- BSO Authentication is Transitioning
- Helpful Tips
- Here's what BSO can do for you
- How to Register and Get an Activation Code (New)
- Use BSO (Word and PDF Documents)
- Tax Year 2024 New Wage File Upload Tutorial
- Taxpayer First Act
Handbooks
- Forms W-2/W-3 Instructions
- Form 941 - Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return Form
- The Social Security Number Verification Service
- Publication 15, (Circular E), Employer's Tax Guide--Reporting Sick Pay
- Social Security Number Randomization Frequently Asked Questions
- Electronic Wage Reporting (Forms W-2)
- Specifications for Filing Forms W-2 and W-2c Electronically (EFW2/EFW2C)
- Tax Year 2024 Substitute W-3/W-2 2-D Barcoding Standards
- Electronic Data Transfer Guide
- Apply for an Employer identification Number Online
• Register or;
• Complete Phone Registration
Business Services Online (BSO)
Saturday: 5 AM - 11 PM ET
Sunday: 8 AM - 11:30 PM ET
About W-2 Filing
- Customer Support
- Electronic W-2/W-2c Filing Handbook
- Helpful Government Resources
- FIRE (1099) Filing Information Returns Electronically
- Electronic Wage Reporting Web Service (EWRWS)
- Publications & Forms
- Employer W-2 Filing
W-2 Filing Assistance
- Checklist for W-2 Online Filing
- AccuWage Online
- Specifications for Filing Forms W-2 and W-2c Electronically (EFW2/EFW2C)
- Paper Forms W-2 & Instructions
- If You're Self-Employed
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Ask a Wage Reporting Expert
- Tax Forums and Speaking Engagements
- E-Verify - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
- Customer Support
- Employer Feedback
- Employer Correction Request Notice