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e-file for Business Partners

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has partnered with various private industry companies to bring taxpayers affordable, convenient, user friendly e-file options available from home or through an Approved IRS e-file for Business Provider. Use the service that best fits your needs! Some companies may offer FREE services.

NOTE: Please read the notice listed below about our Authorized e-file Partners before using one of the partners on this page.


Note: List as of January 15, 2004.

 

PayCycle, Inc. - PayCycle is a complete Internet-based, automated payroll solution for small businesses. In addition to e-filing, PayCycle offers instant paycheck calculations, Direct Deposit, completed tax forms, electronic federal tax deposits, automated payment reminders, and live customer support with payroll experts. PayCycle lets you electronically file W-2’s, 940s, 941s and 1099s all from your own computer. And the service works with QuickBooks®, QuickBooks Online Edition, Quicken®, and Microsoft® Money, so you don't have to re-enter data. You can get started and run a payroll on the same day to see how it works. It’s fast, easy and available for as low as $19.99 per month. Try it for free for 30 days! Visit www.paycycle.com for more information.

 

Paychex, Inc. is a leading national provider of payroll, human resource, and benefits outsourcing solutions. In addition to full EFTPS compliance, Paychex offers a variety of electronic tax filing options including 940 and 941 e-file , and online W-2 and 1099 submissions.

 

Greatland Corporation: File 1099, 941, and W-2 forms entirely online. There's no extra software, forms, or printing needed. The per form price of $3.49 includes electronic filing, handling of transmittal forms, mailing paper 1099 and W-2 forms to recipients, and a complete user database that you can access at any time. Complete 1099-MISC, 1099-INT, 1099-S, 1099-A, 1099-R, 1099-DIV, 941, 941 Sch B, and W-2.

 

C&S Technologies, Inc.: From Questionable Forms W-4, 941, 940, W-2, 1099-Misc., W-2C to 1099-Misc correction, C&S Technologies (dba eSmartPayroll) offers the most complete payroll return Online e-file solutions. You can enter an e-file completely Online or use eSmartForms with Microsoft Word on your computer, then upload the data to e-file.

 

Federal Liaison Services, Inc. (FLS) is a leading provider of compliance software and services for employers of all sizes. We automate the tasks associated with payroll tax payments and filings for Forms 940, 941, 943, 945, 1042 and others, as well as all state income taxes, unemployment and local taxes, wage garnishments, and W-2/1099 processing. Our clients include more than 4,000 companies (including 400 of the Fortune 1000), as well as several major agencies of the Federal government, including Department of Treasury. FLS customers can choose to manage the compliance process in-house or over the Internet, outsource it to FLS, or combine software and outsourcing options for a hybrid solution. FLS provides EFTPS and e-file services free of charge to our clients. Learn more at www.flsinc.com.

 

1099 Pro, Inc. offers a wide range of products to help businesses comply with IRS e-filing requirements. 1099 Pro Enterprise, W2 Pro and 1042-S Pro software packages allow you to import or key data into forms depicting actual IRS forms, print form copies on plain paper or pre-printed forms, and file electronically with the IRS. 1099 Pro software products also provide full after-filing correction capabilities and support all 1099, 1098, and 5498 series forms. 1099 Pro Enterprise can also be configured for deployment over the Internet, allowing large volume filers an easy way to view, print and file their data from any number of remote locations. 1099 Pro also operates a full service bureau for outsourcing your electronic filing and/or print & mail functions. FREE Demonstration Copies of our software products can be downloaded at www.1099pro.com.

 

SurePayroll is the leading Web-based payroll provider, exclusively for small businesses. Process payroll in less than 3 minutes with FREE Direct Deposit and guaranteed tax filing. Save up to 50% on your payroll expenses. In addition, we have an industry leading 95% customer satisfaction rate. It's simple! Mention that you saw us on www.irs.gov as an Approved IRS e-file for Business Partner and receive FREE enrollment. Call now and receive a FREE 6 month money-back guarantee. Please feel free to contact us at www.surepayroll.com.

 

Lewis Software Associates, LLC is a Software Consulting firm specializing in electronic filing software applications. Our 941Express software product is Windows compliant and allows Business Taxpayers, ERO’s and Reporting Agents to prepare and file their 940 and 941 employment tax returns electronically. The software uses the Internet to securely transfer your tax data to our server where we process and send it to the IRS. It also can create a printable PDF version for your records. Best of all the software is currently FREE for download and Business Taxpayers only pay a small per return fee for the filing of their returns. ERO’s can pay a small registration fee in order to cost effectively file all of their clients returns. For Reporting Agents, we employ both the unlimited and per return pricing options so you can choose the best option for your business. Advanced Reporting Agents can also import all company and tax data using our specially designed Excel Spreadsheet and file thousands of returns for very minimal cost. Please visit our web site at 941Express.com in order to obtain more details.

 

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) is a payroll and employment tax services provider. ADP's tax and compliance solutions help you control costs, manage risk and avoid penalties. ADP uses EFTPS and e-files Forms 941, W-2 and 1099 for enhanced reliability and accuracy.

 

TaxWorks by Laser Systems: 350 N. 400 W Kaysville, UT 84037 (800) 230-2322. TaxWorks offers everything you need to make your 1065 e-file experience smooth, safe and simple. TaxWorks is proven software that has been used by professionals for 29 years. Approximately 30 forms and schedules are available for 1065 e-filing. Make TaxWorks your partner in Business e-filing.

 

Taxsoftware.com, offers the first web based online professional 1040, 1041, 1065, 1120 and 1120S Java Business Tax Preparation Software at www.taxsoftware.com. You pay only $25 per return, including up to 25 K-1's if purchased before April 11. There is an additional charge for late filers and companies with over 25 K-1's or 1099s. IPC offers up to 25 free Forms 1098, 1099, 5498 and W-2G for customers who have already filed their returns on our Web site. You can Import/Export your K-1's, 1099's, 1098's, and W-2G's data! As a special feature, we offer e-services for professionals, with quantity discount prices and paperless e-filing ranging from $2 to $6.25 per tax return. We also offer TaxDBC , a Multi-user Internet Tax Database Connector Preparation Enterprise System, which uses audit logs to track all returns prepared by the same company in an industry standard database, offering peer-to-peer remote access and imaging storage with tax return. For more information, visit www.taxsoftware.com.

 

IDMS, Inc. offers Account Ability Tax Form Preparation software. Account Ability e-files Form 1099, 1098, W-2G, 5498 and W-2 returns. Account Ability also files on laser, inkjet and dot matrix printers. Account Ability complies with IRS Publication 1220 as well as SSA MMREF specifications. Account Ability supports an unlimited number of filers and recipients of any combination of Information Returns and/or Annual Wage reports. IDMS' FREE Import Mapping Utility can convert any comma or tab delimited text file into one that Account Ability can import. Prior year versions of Account Ability and current year demonstration systems are available for FREE at http://www.idmsinc.com.

 

Spokane Computer Inc.: 915 W Second Ave., Spokane WA 99201, Sales: 800-824-9631. MAG-FILER prints and magnetically/electronically files all Forms 1099 (plus 1042S, 1098, 5498, and W-2G), or Form W-2 in IRS or SSA specifications. One program designed to run on network platforms or local PC compatibles using Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP, or NT operating systems. MAG-FILER is the "SECURE" choice in magnetic media and electronic filing. Spokane Computer has been a provider of this software since 1986. Creates Payee copies to laser forms using blank paper or prints to official forms, reports IRS/SSA files to report magnetically or electronically along with transmittals. Imports data from most accounting software programs using ASCII format, including QuickBooks, Free support, and offers a money back guarantee - no questions asked. Download a Free demo that can be used for entry or import of current year's data that can be transferred to the latest version for e-filing to the IRS or SSA.

 

FileYourTaxes.com: You are invited to use our unique system with solutions for Businesses and Individuals. Free filings are available through our FreeTax Program, applicable to 1099s, W-2s and others. Data conversion and eDocument delivery options are available. Our Online system eliminates all software purchases, installations and updates. Cross-marketers should consider our Affiliation Program. Inquiries from bulk filers, and from those requiring multi-point data acquisition/transmission and/or data processing/ archiving are welcome.

 

Small Business/Self-Employed Partners' Page - Find out who is partnering with the IRS to provide information and resources for your business.

 

Authorized e-file Partners Notice

The Internal Revenue Service has entered into partnership agreements with these companies to foster electronic filing. As a convenience to taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service has provided links to these companies' web sites, and the companies have provided the aforementioned descriptions of their products and services. The Internal Revenue Service and the United States Government do not endorse or warrant these companies or their products or services. The decision to use or not to use any of these products and services will not result in any special treatment from the Internal Revenue Service.

The IRS is committed to enabling all taxpayers to comply with their tax filing obligations. Whether you choose to file a tax return electronically or on paper, you should rest assured that the IRS is fully committed to protecting your information on our tax processing systems and by working with our industry partners.

Many taxpayers use the services of our industry partners, such as paid preparers, Electronic Return Originators (ERO) and transmitters, as part of their tax return preparation and filing process. In order for you to make an informed decision as to how you will file your tax return, we recommend you read and understand the privacy and security policies and procedures of the IRS and of any industry partner that will handle your tax return information.