IRS and SSA require
filers of 250 or more returns to file electronically. Many software
vendors require that you purchase additional modules designed for this
purpose. Online wage reporting sites and service bureaus can charge
quite a hefty price for this service as well. Account Ability creates
transmittal files that comply with IRS Pub. 1220, SSA EFW2 (formerly
MMREF-1) and SSA EFW2C (formerly MMREF-2).
Transmittal files, which
are appended at your option, are ultimately uploaded to IRS FIRE, SSA
Business Services Online (SSA BSO), or Account Ability's EFILE Service.
Electronic Filing - IRS
FIRE
IRS FIRE
is a free online reporting site for filers of Information Returns
that you can access from Account Ability's Module menu.
Once connected, a simple menu system guides you through the uploading
of your IRSTAX transmittal.
Electronic Filing - SSA
BSO
SSA
BSO is a free online reporting site for filers
of Annual Wage Reports that you can access from Account Ability's Module
menu. Once connected, a simple menu system guides you through the uploading
of your W2REPORT transmittal.
Account Ability's Electronic
Filing Service (EFILE)
Account Ability's EFILE Service 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.
Combined Federal / State
Filing Program (CFSP)
The IRS, Martinsburg Computing Center (IRS/MCC) will forward information
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.