Extended customer support hours offered on January 31, 2022 at no cost for customer’s and small business owners who utilize 2022 ezW2 and 1099 software. Employers can get details by visiting Halfpricesoft.com.

ezW2 2021 Readies HR staff for the upcoming filing deadline for W2 and W3 forms.  The due date for filing 2021 forms for both SSA and recipient copies W2 and W3 is January 31, 2022.  Business owners must furnish Copies B, C, and 2 of Form W-2 to your employees by January 31, 2022. Halfpricesoft.com will support customer inquiries regarding filing until Midnight AM EST. For inquiries before then, please contact us at Support Halfpricesoft.com

Halfpricesoft.com gives business owners an efiling option for processing W2 forms. When utilizing the new 2022 ezW2 tax preparation software, customers that have never had to process W2 tax forms can easily

prepare and efile  W2, W3, 1099 NEC and 1096 forms with greater peace of mind. For the tax season, businesses will need to use the new Form 1099-NEC to report nonemployee compensation for contractors.

Starting at 49.00 for the print and mail version (efile, PDF and Network version additional cost), customers can test compatibility before purchase download at ezW2 Software.

2022 ezW2 has been released to easily file W2, W3, 1099-NEC and 1096 forms, in-house for service industry companies. Try it at no cost or obligation by visiting halfpricesoft.com.

No price increase from last year! Beginning at only $49 for the small business paper printing version ($99 for the new enterprise version)

ezW2 software automates the process of completing, printing and filing all W2, W3, 1099-NEC and 1096 forms. Download and test drive at ezW2.

Halfpricesoft.com developers have created software that will easily integrate for a more user friendly way to handle payroll and taxes, together.  Just released ezW2 2022 software for $49.00 to print and mail version makes it easier than ever to support both payroll and tax forms.  With the current discounted 2022 payroll application of $109.00, (Regularly $139) for a limited time and ezW2 2022, customers can easily afford both applications.  

New ezW2 2022 Application Integrates Well With ezPaycheck Payroll Software From Halfpricesoft.com

Latest ezW2 2022 software allows clients to file unlimited W2 and 1099-NEC tax forms with one flat rate. Download and test drive by visiting halfpricesoft.com.

Designed with simplicity in mind, ezW2 is flexible, inexpensive and reliable. Starting at $49.00 for a single user print form version,  Halfpricesoft.com is confident that this tax software is easy for novice customers W2 1099 tax reporting is a breeze for new and seasoned customers.  Download ezW2 2022 software for up to 30 days to try before purchase at: https://www.halfpricesoft.com/w2_software.asp

Latest ezW2 2021 software allows clients to file both W2 forms for employees and 1099-NEC for contractors with one flat rate. Download and test drive by visiting halfpricesoft.com.

Don’t stress about the upcoming January 31 deadline to file tax forms. Halfpricesoft.com developer’s have just released ezW2 2021 tax preparation software to beat the January 31, 2022 deadline.  Customers can print or efile unlimited  forms quickly.  With our customer support team support, even new customers can complete this task with ease and peace of mind. Download below to test drive https://www.halfpricesoft.com/w2_software.asp

ezW2 software can generate the W2 & W3 efile document that you can upload to the SSA Site.

Also ezW2 2019 and later version supports AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, IL, KS, KY, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NY, OK, OR, PA, SC, UT, VA, VT, WI state file.

Now available, ezW2 2021 tax preparation software offers network capability to process forms in multiple locations for growing businesses and CPA’s. 

Download and try it today with no cost or obligation at halfpricesoft.com.

As always, ezW2 is SSA approved to print W2 and W3 Copy A on plain white paper! Save time and money with this feature.  

Prices start at only $49 for unlimited printing for the small business paper printing version ($99 for the  enterprise version) ezW2  2021 software automates the process of completing, printing and filing all W2, W3, 1099-NEC and 1096 forms, In-house!

Download and test it with no cost or obligation by visiting https://www.halfpricesoft.com/w2_software.asp.

IRS has published 2019 Federal Tax Table. You can view the latest tax rate here.

https://www.halfpricesoft.com/federal_income_tax_2019.asp

ezPaycheck 2019 has been updated to implement the following changes.

1) Annual Withholding Allowance per dependent increased from $4,150 in the year 2018 to $4,200 in the year 2019.
2) Social Security and Medicare tax rate unchanged. The social security wage base limit is $132,900, increased from 128,400 in the year 2018.
3) Tax brackets updated in the year 2019.


New clients are welcome to download and test drive ezPaycheck software for 30-day free with no obligation.

If you are current ezPaycheck 2018 user, do NOT install this new version before you complete 2018 paychecks. ezPaycheck 2019 installation will update the tax tables. With ezPaycheck 2019, you can still access your 2018 paychecks, view reports, and print 2018 W2 forms.

The Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) is a free service from the U.S. Department of the Treasury. All federal taxes can be paid using EFTPS. 

Here is the guide about how to enroll this system and make the tax deposit by yourself.

How to Make Federal Tax Deposit Payment Using EFTPS Site

If you hire third-party payroll service providers, you should monitor deposits made on your behalf for accuracy to ensure the third-party payroll service provider makes accurate and timely federal tax deposits.

Please watch this video from IRS.


Monitoring your outsourced payroll duties on EFTPS

In 2017, many taxpayers use their phones and computers to provide services and sell goods. This includes the use of sites and apps to rent a home to travelers, sell crafts, or to provide car rides. Taxpayers who do this may be involved in the sharing economy. Participating in the sharing economy may affect a person’s taxes. These taxpayers can visit the Sharing Economy Tax Center on the IRS website to find resources that can help them meet their tax obligations.

Here are six things taxpayers should know about how the sharing economy might affect their taxes:

Taxes. Sharing economy activity is generally taxable. This includes:

• Part-time work.
• A side business.
• Cash payments received.
• Income stated on a Form 1099 or Form W-2.

 
Deductions. Some taxpayers can deduct their business expenses. For example, a taxpayer who uses a car for business use often qualifies to claim the standard mileage rate.
 
Rentals. Special rules apply to a taxpayer who rents out a home or apartment, but who also lives in it during the year. Publication 527, Residential Rental Property (Including Rental of Vacation Homes), has more information about these rules. Taxpayers can also use the Interactive Tax Assistant Tool. This tool is titled Is My Residential Rental Income Taxable and/or Are My Expenses Deductible? It walks a taxpayers through a series of questions to determine if their rental income is taxable.
 
Estimated Payments. Taxpayers can pay as they go, so they don’t owe. One way that taxpayers can cover the tax they owe is to make estimated tax payments during the year. These payments can help cover their tax obligation. Taxpayers use Form 1040-ESto figure these payments.
 
Payment Options. The fastest and easiest way to make estimated tax payments is through IRS Direct Pay. Taxpayers can also use the Treasury Department’s Electronic Federal Tax Payment System.
 
Withholding. Taxpayers involved in the sharing economy as an employee might want to review their withholding from that job and any other jobs they might have. They can often avoid making estimated tax payments by having more tax withheld from their regular paychecks. These taxpayers can file Form W-4 with their employer to request additional withholding. They can also use the Withholding Calculator on IRS.gov. This tool helps determine if they are having too much or too little tax withheld from their income.

Source: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/participating-in-the-sharing-economy-can-affect-taxes

The latest Windows 10 update caused the date format issue on some machines. We have followed Microsoft guide and released the new edition of ezPaycheck payroll software.

Current 2017 ezPaycheck users can download this update for free.

Here are the steps to update ezPaycheck
http://www.halfpricesoft.com/payroll-software/ezPaycheck_update.asp

Note: you can skip this update if you do not see this issue on your machine.

New ezPaycheck 2017 edition is released with new tax tools, such as ETT tools. Current ezPaycheck 2017 customers can download this new version for free.

New customers are welcome to test drive ezPaycheck with no obligation at

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/payroll_software_download.asp

The new edition of ezPaycheck 2017 is released with the latest Form 941, Employer's QUARTERLY Federal Tax Return. Current ezPaycheck 2017 customers can update payroll software for free. New customers are welcome to test drive and purchase.

How to update ezPaycheck
http://www.halfpricesoft.com/payroll-software/ezPaycheck_update.asp

ezPaycheck 2017 download
http://www.halfpricesoft.com/payroll_software_download.asp

ezPaycheck purchase link
http://www.halfpricesoft.com/index.asp#purchase

How to Make 941 Federal Tax Deposit Using EFTPS Site
http://www.halfpricesoft.com/payroll-software/941-deposit-guide.asp

The 2017 edition of ezPaycheck payrioll software is available. This edition inncludes the latest 2017 tax tables from IRS. It also includes the latest year-end W2, w3, 941 and 940 forms.  New customers are welcome to download the 30-day free trial version and try it for free with no obligation.

DIY EzPaycheck payroll software from halfpricesoft.com speeds up payroll tax calculations, paycheck printing and tax form reporting for small business. To make this payroll software affordable to more small business owners, a new limited time price reduction for ezPaycheck 2016 and 2017 bundle version at only $99.00 (regular price $178). This means new customers can get ezPaycheck 2017 version at $10 when purchasing the 2016 edition at the regular price.

ezPaycheck Download

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/payroll_software_download.asp

2017 Federal Tax Tables

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/federal_income_tax_2017.asp

If you are current ezPaycheck 2016 user, do NOT install this new version before you complete 2016 paychecks. With ezPaycheck 2017, you can still access your 2016 paychecks, view reports and print 2016 W2 forms. 

A new limited time price reduction for ezPaycheck 2016 and 2017 bundle version from Halfpricesoft.com has employers jumping for joy! Business owners can begin year  to date payroll for 2016 immediately and have the updated software for 2017 when it is released at a special bundle cost of only $99.00 (regular price $178). This means new customers can get ezPaycheck 2017 version at $10 when purchasing the 2016 edition at the regular price.

Limited Time Offer: Bundle version: 2016 + 2017 EzPaycheck, single-user bundle  $99 (regular $178)

The easy to use and inexpensive graphical interface allows customers to print paychecks as well as W2, W3, 940, 941 forms all within one software application.

WASHINGTON –– Hurricane Matthew victims in much of North Carolina and parts of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida have until March 15, 2017, to file certain individual and business tax returns and make certain tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service announced today. This includes an additional filing extension for those with valid extensions that run out at midnight tonight, Oct. 17

The tax relief postpones various tax filing and payment deadlines that occurred starting on Oct. 4, 2016. As a result, affected individuals and businesses will have until March 15, 2017, to file returns and pay any taxes that were originally due during this period. This includes the Jan. 17 deadline for making quarterly estimated tax payments. For individual tax filers, it also includes 2015 income tax returns that received a tax-filing extension until today, Oct. 17, 2016. The IRS noted, however, that because tax payments related to these 2015 returns were originally due on April 18, 2016, those are not eligible for this relief.

More information can be found at

https://www.irs.gov/uac/newsroom/irs-gives-expanded-tax-relief-to-victims-of-hurricane-matthew-parts-of-four-states-eligible-extension-filers-have-until-march-15-to-file

We have released the new edition of ezPaycheck 2016 payroll software with the new 2016 year-end tax form W2 and W3.  Current ezPaycheck 2016 payroll software customers can download this new edition for free.

Here are the steps to update ezPaycheck payroll software.

1.       Backup ezPaycheck database first

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/articles/sb-payroll-backup.asp

2.       Download the latest version at

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/payroll_software_download.asp

ezPaycheck payroll software makes payroll an easy job for small businesses.

EzPaycheck business payroll software is an innovative application catering to to small and mid size business owners new to payroll processing. A new limited time price reduction for ezPaycheck 2016 and 2017 bundle version is available!

EzPaycheck software is designed to automate paycheck processes to reduce the time spent on running payroll. The software’s graphical interface leads users step-by-step through setting up employee information, importing data, calculating payroll - including calculation of federal, state and local taxes; deductions for Medicare, insurance and 401(k) plans; and printing paychecks.

Ezpaycheck 2016 is now being offered for a limited time at a $20 discount.  For the month of September, business owners that have been wanting to try the software, can now process end of year payroll at a discount to ensure that it is the right fit for the company.

New user can download and try this software for free with no obligation and no cost at http://www.halfpricesoft.com/payroll_software_download.asp

Renting out a vacation property to others can be profitable. If you do this, you  must normally report the rental income on your tax return. You may not have to report the rent, however, if the rental period is short and you also use the property as your home. Here are some tips that you should know:

Vacation Home.  A vacation home can be a house, apartment, condominium, mobile home, boat or similar property.

Schedule E.  You usually report rental income and rental expenses on Schedule E, Supplemental Income and Loss. Your rental income may also be subject to Net Investment Income Tax.

Used as a Home.  If the property is “used as a home,” your rental expense deduction is limited. This means your deduction for rental expenses can’t be more than the rent you received. For more about these rules, see Publication 527, Residential Rental Property (Including Rental of Vacation Homes).

Divide Expenses.  If you personally use your property and also rent it to others, special rules apply. You must divide your expenses between rental use and personal use. To figure how to divide your costs, you must compare the number of days for each type of use with the total days of use.

Personal Use.  Personal use may include use by your family. It may also include use by any other property owners or their family. Use by anyone who pays less than a fair rental price is also considered personal use.

Schedule A.  Report deductible expenses for personal use on Schedule A, Itemized Deductions. These may include costs such as mortgage interest, property taxes and casualty losses.

Rented Less than 15 Days.  If the property is “used as a home” and you rent it out fewer than 15 days per year, you do not have to report the rental income. In this case you deduct your qualified expenses on Schedule A.

More information can be found at

https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/rental-income-and-expenses-real-estate-tax-tips

Source: IRS newsletter

Some health agency are paid by both hourly rate and pay per visit rate. Here is the instruction on how to handle the paychecks.

Step 1: Start ezPaycheck, set up company Account and add employees

You can ignore this step if you already set up company and employee information. If you have any questions, you can refer to the Quick Start Guide.

Step 2: Add new payment type "Pay per visit"

You can click left menu "Company Settings" then "Wage Setup" to add new payment type.

Step 3: Add a new paycheck and specify the amount for pay-by-visit

Step 4: Print paychecks

- Select checks from check list
- Click Print button to print checks

 

Usually employers need to withhold Social Security tax from employees’ paychecks. The Social Security tax is a payroll tax that was started by the United States Government in the 1930s. This tax is imposed upon working people and their employers.

The 2015 tax rate for Social Security is 6.2% for the employer and 6.2% for the employee, or 12.4% total. The maximum wage that is subject to the tax for year 2015 is $118,500.

Refer to Publication 15, (Circular E), Employer's Tax Guide, for more information; or Publication 51, (Circular A), Agricultural Employer’s Tax Guide, for agricultural employers.

Both ezPaycheck payroll software and ezAccounting software can calculate Soecial Security tax and other payroll taxes automatically based on current tax table. 

If you are still using ezPaycheck 2014 now, do not forget to update it to 2015 version before generating paychecks for Year 2015. 

ezPaychchceck 2014 customers need to purchase the new license key to use ezPaycheck 2015 version. ezPaycheck 2015 is $89 per calendar year per installation. 

ezPaycheck 2015 version can access 2014 payroll data, print 2014 W2, W3, 940 and 941.  

W-2 & 1099 season is approaching. The new editions of ezW2 and ez1099 software are available for download from halfpricesoft.com. And Year 2014 Tax Forms are also available. 

Low Price 2014 W2 and 1099 Forms

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/w2-1099-forms-free.asp

How to print and efile W2

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/w2-software/howto-file-print-w2-forms.asp

How to print and efile 1099-misc Forms

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/1099-misc-software/howto-file-print-1099-misc-forms.asp

How to Print and efile 1099s Forms

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/1099s_software/howto-add-new-account.asp

If you have any questions, you can contact us by email, live chat, fax and phone at

The Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) is a free service from the U.S. Department of the Treasury. All federal taxes can be paid using EFTPS. Many of our customers are using this feature to deposit tax payments. Per customers' requests, we just published a new step by step guide  

How to Make Federal Tax Deposit Payment Using EFTPS Site

Payroll Software: How to Retrieve the Lost Paychecks

Question: I started my ezPaycheck payroll software this morning and I could not find any paychecks there. What should I do? 

Answers: Several reasons can cause this problem. Please check the instructions below.

Step 1: If you can see your company data and employee data, change the date value of the "list check after field" to show more checks (*** the most common reason ***)

Step 2: If you also lost company setup, click ezPaycheck top menu "Company" then "Select Company" to view company list and switch the current company

You can always find the current database file name and path from ezPaycheck top menu bar.

Step 3: If you have backed up your database file before, you can use the restore function to copy the data back.

You can learn more about database backup and restore here. You need to switch the current company after you resore it. (You can click the top menu "Company->Select Company" to select this database from list and set it the current database file. ) 

Note: This backup file is designed to be read by ezPaycheck payroll software. You cannot open it manually.

Step 4: If you still cannot find your data, search "*.mdb" file on your machine.

The database file is .mdb (Microsoft Access Database) file. If you can find it on your machine, you can use the restore function to copy it back.

Note: This database file is designed to be read by ezPaycheck payroll software. You cannot open it manually. 

Step 5: If you still need assistance, please contact us

You can request livechat support from our support page.

ezPaycheck payroll software help you process payroll taxes, print paychecks and file tax forms easily and smoothly.  If you have not installed this software, you can download and try it free for 30 days with no obligation and no credit card needed.  This paycheck software is compatible with Windows 8.1, 8, 7, XP, Me, 2003, 2000 and Vista system.

Related Links:

Customers that needs to print W2 and 1099-misc tax forms get ezW2 software for free now. We just add ezW2 2013 version free offer to our site. Right now, W2 1099 software free offers are available for ezW2 2007-2013

ezPaycheck payroll software speeds up payroll tax calculation, paycheck printing and year-end tax reporting. We just launched the year-end payroll software promotion for businesses who want to start computerized payroll software in Oct. New customer can now purchase ezPaycheck 2013 and 2014 combo version at just $99. The regular price of ezPaycheck 2014 is $89. Since IRS has not published the 2014 tax tables, ezPaycheck 2014 is not available right now.

Customer will get 2013 key code once the transaction completes. The 2014 update package link will be sent by email before Jan 1, 2014.

The Tax Foundation’s 2014 edition of the State Business Tax Climate Index enables business leaders, government policymakers, and taxpayers to gauge how their states’ tax systems compare.

The 10 best states in this year’s Index are:

1. Wyoming
2. South Dakota
3. Nevada
4. Alaska
5. Florida
6. Washington
7. Montana
8. New Hampshire
9. Utah
10. Indiana

The full list can be found at http://taxfoundation.org/article/2014-state-business-tax-climate-index

In general, you must deposit federal income tax withheld and both the employer and employee social security and Medicare taxes.

There are two deposit schedules, monthly and semi-weekly. Before the beginning of each calendar year, you must determine which of the two deposit schedules you are required to use. The deposit schedule you must use is based on the total tax liability you reported on Form 941 during a lookback period. See special rules for Forms 944 and 945. Schedules for depositing and reporting taxes are not the same.

You must use electronic funds transfer (EFTPS) to make all federal tax deposits.

Monthly Depositor

Under the monthly deposit schedule, deposit employment taxes on payments made during a month by the 15th day of the following month. Employers who deposit monthly should only report their deposits quarterly or annually by filing Form 941 or Form 944.

Semi-weekly Depositor

Under the semiweekly deposit schedule, deposit employment taxes for payments made on Wednesday, Thursday, and/or Friday by the following Wednesday. Deposit taxes for payments made on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and/or Tuesday by the following Friday. Report your deposits quarterly or annually only by filing Form 941 or Form 944.

FUTA Deposits

Deposit FUTA tax by the last day of the first month that follows the end of the quarter. If the due date for making your deposit falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, you may make your deposit on the next business day.

If your liability for the fourth quarter (plus any undeposited amount from any earlier quarter) is over $500, deposit the entire amount by the due date of Form 940 (January 31). If it is $500 or less, you can make a deposit, pay the tax with a credit or debit card, or pay the tax with your 2011 Form 940 by January 31.

Form W-4, Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate

Employees need to complete Form W-4 so that the employer can withhold the correct federal income tax from their pay. Consider to remind your employee completing a new Form W-4 each year and when their personal or financial situation changes.

You can find W-4 and Instructions at

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw4.pdf

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EzPaycheck payroll software makes small business payroll an easy job!

Married same-sex couples will be treated the same as opposite-sex couples for tax purposes, the Obama administration announced on Sep 29, regardless of where they live now.

The Treasury Department, following up on the Supreme Court's ruling in June striking down a key section of the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act, announced that gay and lesbian married couples can file joint federal tax returns

Legally-married same-sex couples generally must file their 2013 federal income tax return using either the “married filing jointly” or “married filing separately” filing status.

Source:  

All Legal Same-Sex Marriages Will Be Recognized for Federal Tax Purposes
http://www.treasury.gov/press-center/press-releases/Pages/jl2153.aspx

Federal Tax Tables
http://www.halfpricesoft.com/federal_income_tax_2013.asp 

A little more than 43% of U.S. households -- or 70 million homes - will end up owing no federal income taxes for 2013. CNNMoney reports, citing a new report from the Tax Policy Center.

The households with zero income tax liability are not evenly distributed across income groups. The majority this year -- nearly 67% -- have incomes below $30,000.

"Many people who pay no income tax simply have too little income to owe tax. The rest benefit from the tax code's many preferences -- exclusions, deductions, exemptions, and credits -- that zero out the tax they would otherwise pay," said Roberton Williams of the Tax Policy Center.

Source: http://money.cnn.com/2013/08/29/pf/taxes/who-doesnt-pay-federal-income-taxes/index.html?source=yahoo_hosted

Federal Tax Tables
http://www.halfpricesoft.com/federal_income_tax_2013.asp

According to IRS, gross income means all income you received in the form of money, goods, property, and services that is not exempt from tax, including any income from sources outside the United States or from the sale of your main home (even if you can exclude part or all of it).

Gross income is the starting point for determining Federal and state income tax.

If you need to figure out your income tax, you can refer to the federal tax tables and State tax tables

• Federal Iincome Withhold tables

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/federal_income_tax_2013.asp

• State Income Tax Tables

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/state-tax-table-2013.asp

Our support team will stay here today until mid-night. We hope all users can distribute W-2 Forms and 1099 Forms in time.

Try your last minute solution of W2 and 1099 reporting.

EzW2 software –prepare, print and file W-2, W-3, 1099-misc and 1096

No preprinted forms are needed for the recipient copies. You can print recipeint copies on white paper to mail it. Or you can print recipients forms into digital PDF file and email them.

Ez1099 Software – 1099s, 1098s, 5498s and more forms

No preprinted forms are needed for the recipient copies. You can print recipeint copies on white paper to mail it. Or you can print recipients forms into digital PDF file and email them.

Download ezW2 software and 1099 software now and print form instantly.

You can use the ezW2 Software backup and restore functions to transfer the W2 and 1099 data easily if you are HR manager or buisness owner

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/business-blog/post/2012/11/07/How-to-roll-forward-W-2-and-1099-data.aspx

However, if you are a CPA and have many accounts, it will be easier to transfer the data manually. Here are the steps on how to copy the data from ezW2 2011 folder to ezW2 2012 folder.

The database file is .mdb file (Microsoft Access Database file)

Step 1: Open ezW2 2011 folder

ezW2 2011 default folder

C:/Program Files/Halfpricesoft/ezW2(2011)

If you are using Windows 8, 7 or Vista with default settings, the default ezW2 2011 folder can be: 

C:/Users/**YourName**/AppData/Local/VirtualStore/Program Files/Halfpricesoft/ezW2(2011)

Step 2: Copy the .mdb files to EzW2 2012 folder

C:\Users\Public\Documents\Halfpricesoft\ezW2(2012)

Step 3: Switch current account

Start ezW2 2012, select this new database file as your current database file by clicking the top menu "Company Management->Select Company".

ezW2 software supports forms W2, W3, 1099-misc and 1096. It is compatible with Windows 8 system, 32-bit or 64-bit. It can run on Windows XP, Me, 2003, Vista and 7 systems too.

Below are the 4 simple steps to printing form W-2 on white paper.

Step 1: Setup company information

If you have not installed this W-2 and 1099 software, you can download the trial version for free from halfpricesoft.com with no credit card needed and no obligation. You can follow the step by step online instructions to finish the installation in minutes.

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/w2-software-free-download.asp

You can access Company Setup screen by clicking the top menu “Current Company->Company”.
You need to enter the general company information here, such as Company Name, Address, Tax ID and others. If you need help, you can click the top HELP menu and click the HELP button on the form.

Step 2: Set up W-3 information
You can access this screen by clicking the top menu “Current Company->W-3 information”.
You need to enter the W-3 control number, W3 Establishment Number, Contact Information and others. This information will be displayed on both forms W-2 and W-3.

Step 3: Add employees
You can access the employee list screen by clicking the top menu “Current Company->W2 Employee list”. You can add/edit/delete employee data easily. You can also import employee information quickly when using the import form by clicking the top menu “Current Company->Import W2”.

Step 4: Enter W-2 information and print W-2 forms on blank white paper
You can access this W-2 editing screen by clicking the top menu “Current Company->Form W-2”..
- Once you select the employee from the list, the employee information will be filled automatically.
- Fill in the boxes on the w-2 form.
- Click the question icon or the instructions link to get help.
- Click the 'Save' button to save the W-2 information.
- Click the 'Print W2' button to print the different copies for this recipient. Then you can print forms W2 copy A, B, C, D, 1 and 2 on white paper.
- Click the 'Print Instructions' button to print W-2 instructions

ezW2 software can print all w-2 forms (copy A, B, C, D, 1 and 2) and W3 on white plain paper. Step by step guide on how to prepare and reprint a lost W-2 yourself. Check the YouTube video at

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKEII1P7gS4

ezW2 can print ALL W2 forms (W-2 copy A, B, C, D, 1 and 2) and W3 on plain white paper if user has a laser printer.

EzW2 is compatible with Windows 7 system, 32-bit or 64-bit. It can run on Windows XP, Me, 2003 and Vista system too.

User can download the current version and the previous year’s version of ezW2 software from halfpricesoft.com.

Followings are the 5 simple steps to re-print a lost form W-2.

Step 1: Download ezW2 software

If you do not have this W2 and 1099 software installed, you can download it for free from
http://www.halfpricesoft.com/w2-software-free-download.asp. Please select the right version. No registration needed and no obligation. You can follow the step by step online instructions to finish the installation in minutes

Step 2: Start ezW2 software and set up company

You can access this screen by clicking the top menu “Current Company->Company”.

You need to enter the general company information for w2 and 1099 forms, such as Company Name, Address, Tax ID and others.

Step 3: Set up W-3 information

You can access this screen by clicking the top menu “Current Company->W-3 information”.

You need to enter the W-3 control number, W3 Establishment Number, Contact Information and others. This information will be displayed on both forms W-2 and W-3.

Step 4: Add W-2 Employees

You can access employee by clicking the top menu “Current Company->W2 Employee list”. You can add a new employee or edit or delete an existing one easily by clicking the link on this form.

You can also import Employee information quickly by using W2 import form. You can access this import form by clicking the top menu “Current Company->Import W2”.

Step 5: Enter W-2 information and print W-2 forms

You can access this W-2 editing screen by clicking the top menu “Current Company->Form W-2”..

- Once you select the employee from the list, the employee information will be filled automatically.

- Fill in the boxes on the w-2 Form.

- Click the Question icon or the instructions link to get help.

- Click the 'save' button to save the W-2 information.

- Click the 'Print W2' button to print the different W2 Copies for this recipient. ezW2 can print forms W2 copy A, B, C, D, 1 and 2

- Click the 'Print Instructions' button to print W-2 instructions.

Note: 

1. Form W-3 will be generate automatically based on form W2 information
2. ezW2 allows user to set up unlimited companies with one flat rate. So if you have multiple companies or you are an accountant, you can add new company by clicking top menu “Company Management->New company”
3. YouTube video is available at

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lk_mErjN3Ew

To learn more about ezW2, 1099 W2 Printing software, please visit

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/w2_software.asp

EzW2 software can print Form W-2, W-3, 1099-misc and 1096. When users select the pre-printed form option, ezW2 can print two forms per sheet to cut cost.

Followings are the steps:

Step 1: Start ezW2 software

If you have not installed ezW2, you can download it for free at:

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/w2-software-free-download.asp

Step 2: You can click the top menu “Current Company”, then select sub menu “Form 1099”  to open 1099-misc Form Edit Screen.

Step 3: Then click the “Print 1099” button to open 1099 Print Option screen.

Step 4: On print option screen, select “Data Only on preprinted red-ink Laser Form” option.  Then check “TWO W2s per form” option.

Please make sure you select at least TWO contractors from contractor list to print two forms at the same time.

ezW2 can also print the SSA-Approved laser substitute forms of w-2 copy A and w-3 on plain paper (Vender ID: 1335). So if you have a laser printer, you can print all W-2 forms (Copy A, B, C, D, 1 and 2) and W-3 on plain white paper.

ezW2 print W2, W3, 1099-misc and 1096 forms. EzW2 also support PDF and E-file features.

To learn more about ezW2, 1099 W2 Printing software, please visit

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/w2_software.asp

EzW2 software can print all W-2 forms and W-3 form on the white paper. The laser substitute forms of W-2 Copy A and W-3 are SSA approved.

For users who prefer the red-ink forms, it continues to support the feature to print data on the traditional pre-printed forms.

When users select the pre-printed form option, ezW2 can print two forms per sheet to cut cost.

Followings are the steps:

Step 1: Start ezW2 software

If you have not installed ezW2, you can download it for free at: http://www.halfpricesoft.com/w2-software-free-download.asp

Step 2: You can click the top menu “Current Company”, then select sub menu “Form W2”  to open W-2 Form Edit Screen. 

Step 3: Then click the “Print W2” button to open W-2 Print Option screen.

Step 4: On print option screen, select “Data Only on preprinted red-ink Laser Form” option.  Then check “TWO W2s per form” option.

Please make sure you select at least TWO employees from employee list to print two forms at the same time. 

ezW2 can print the SSA-Approved laser substitute forms of w-2 copy A and w-3 on plain paper (Vender ID: 1335). So if you have a laser printer, you can print all W-2 forms (Copy A, B, C, D, 1 and 2) and W-3 on plain white paper.

ezW2 print W2, W3, 1099-misc and 1096 forms. EzW2 also support PDF and E-file features.

To learn more about ezW2, 1099 W2 Printing software, please visit

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/w2_software.asp

Yes, you can copy your 2010 databae file to your 2011 application folder.

Followings are the steps.

1. Install ezW2 2011 first.

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/w2-software-free-download.asp

2. Start ezW2 2010

3. Backup database file to ezW2 2011 folder by clicking the top menu "Company Management->Backup current company".

The default ezW2 2011 folder is:
C:\Program Files\Halfpricesoft\ezW2(2011)

4. Start ezW2 2011, select this new database file as your current database file by clicking the top menu "Company Management->Select Company".

5. You can edit your data there and print your new forms.

<note:> If you have more than one companies, you need to change the current company in ezW2 and repeat the above steps.

To learn more about ezW2, 1099 W2 Printing software, please visit

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/w2_software.asp

What is new for Tax Year 2011

1. Change the Tax Year from 2010 to 2011.

2. Form W-3, Kind of Employer.  To improve document matching compliance, box b of the 2011 Form W-3 has been expanded to include a new section, Kind of Employer, which contains five new checkboxes.  Be sure to check the “None apply” checkbox if none of the other checkboxes apply.

3. Form W-3, boxes 9 and 12b are blank. 

4. Form W-2, box 9 is blank.

(Check W-2 Form Filing Deadline here)

Payroll tax software provider, Halfpricesoft.com, reminds small business owners, HR managers and accountants that Jan 31, 2012 is the mailing deadline of 1099-MISC and W2 tax forms to recipients. Employers looking for ways to simplify W2 and 1099 tax preparation can try out the new improved ezW2 software from Halfpricesoft.com.

ezW2 2011 has updated based on the new requirements. ezW2 2011 has been approved by SSA to print the Year 2011 laser substitute forms of W-2 Copy A and W-3 on white paper.

To learn more about ezW2, 1099 W2 Printing software, please visit

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/w2_software.asp

If you are a small business owners and like to calculate the taxes manually. Please follow this step by step guide on how to use federal tax table and do it manually.

For example:

Karen is the employee of company ABC. She lives in Arizona. Her withholding rate is married/withhold at a single rate.  She has two exemptions and no extra withholds.  She gets paid $10 per hour biweekly.  She works 64 hours for each pay period.

Followings are the steps to calculate the federal tax:
 

1. Gross pay for each paycheck:
 
For each pay period, the gross pay is $640
 
2. Deduction for each paycheck:
The standard deduction is $3,800 per year (For Year 2012).
She can get total $3800*2=$7600
For each pay period the deduction is: $7600/26=$292.31

 
3. Taxable income for each paycheck
So for each paycheck, the taxable income is: 640-292.31=$347.69
 
4. Federal tax
(347.69-83.00) * 10%=264.69*10%=$26.47

Current Federal Income Withholding Tax table
http://www.halfpricesoft.com/federal_income_tax_2012.asp

Table 2 -- Biweekly Payroll Period

EzPaycheck payroll software is designed to automate paycheck processes to reduce the time spent on running payroll. The software’s graphic interface leads users step-by-step through setting up employee information, importing data, calculating payroll—including calculation of federal, state and local taxes; deductions for Medicare, insurance and 401(k) plans; and printing paychecks.

Priced at just $89 per installation, ezPaycheck’s graphical interface and functions are so intuitive that even users without much computer or accounting experience can start automating payroll processes within minutes of installation. Additionally, customers can try ezPaycheck payroll software without cost or obligation for 30 days.

Form 940 (Year 2011) - Employer’s Annual Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Tax Return

What’s New

FUTA tax rate. The FUTA tax rate was 6.2% from January 1, 2011, through June 30, 2011 (quarters 1 and 2), and decreased to 6.0% July 1, 2011, through December 31, 2011 (quarters 3 and 4).

Electronic deposit requirement. You must deposit all depository taxes (such as employment tax, excise tax, and corporate income tax) electronically using the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS).For more information about EFTPS or to enroll in EFTPS, visit the EFTPS website at www.eftps.gov, or call 1-800-555-4477. You can also get Pub. 966, The Secure Way to Pay Your Federal Taxes.

Credit reduction state. A state that has not repaid money it borrowed from the federal government to pay unemployment benefits is a “credit reduction state.” The Department of Labor determines these states. If an employer pays wages that are subject to the unemployment tax laws of a credit reduction state, that employer must pay additional federal unemployment tax when filing its Form 940.

Change of address. Beginning in 2012, employers must use new Form 8822-B, Change of Address—Business, for any address change.

Due Date: 

The due date for filing Form 940 for 2011 is January 31, 2012. However, if you deposited all your FUTA tax when it was due, you may file Form 940 by February 10, 2012.

Resources:

Form 940 Instructions

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i940.pdf

Halfpricesoft has released the new version of ezPaycheck payroll software on latest 940 form (Year 2011).  ezPaycheck is the easy-to-use and affordable payroll software for small business and non-accountants. ezPaycheck calculates payroll taxes automatically and supports check printing feature, forms 941, 940, W2 and W3.

To learn more about ezPaycheck, please visit: http://www.halfpricesoft.com/index.asp

Or check the video ezPaycheck Made Your Payroll an Easy Job
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JISurtSXoZ0

We just released the new YouTube Video "How to Print a W-2 Form". You can view it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ovH2ug5XkM 

The new edition of ezW2 software is available with the updated forms and new features. EzW2 help user prepare, print and eFile W2 and 1099-misc forms for Year 2012 tax season.

Click here to view 2013 W2 1099 filing Deadline

Year end reminders:

• By January 31, 2012

Furnish Forms 1099 and W-2. Furnish each employee a completed Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement. Furnish each other payee a completed Form 1099 (for example, Form 1099-MISC, Miscellaneous Income).

• By February 28, 2012

File paper Forms 1099 and 1096. File Copy A of all paper Forms 1099 with Form 1096, Annual Summary and Transmittal of U.S. Information Returns, with the IRS.

• By February 29, 2012

File paper Forms W-2 and W-3. File Copy A of all paper Forms W-2 with Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, with the Social Security Administration (SSA)

• If you file electronically, the due date is April 2, 2012.

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ezW2, fast W2 1099 preparing software trusted by thousands of users, is affordable but fully functional software designed for the non-accounting small business and accountants who needs to file and print Form W-2 and Form 1099

For more information on How to File W2 1099 Forms, please check 

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/w2_software.asp

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