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Fast W2 & 1099-NEC Printing & E-filing Software

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ezW2 2026 Now Available with Built-In W-2 and 1099 E-File Service for the 2027 Tax Season!

How to efile W2 and W3 to SSA, efile 1099-nec and 1096 to IRS?

Checklist: What employers must know before coming tax filing season.

SSA Approved Tax Software for Any Business

ezW2 makes it easy for businesses and tax professionals to prepare, print, and e-file W-2, W-3, 1099-NEC, and 1096 forms - quickly and accurately.

W2 (Wage and Tax Statement)

W-2 Copy A, B, C, D, 1, and 2.

W3 (Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements):

1099-NEC (Nonemployee Compensation)

1099-NEC Copy A, B, 1, and 2.

1096 (Annual Summary and Transmittal of U.S. Information Returns)

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Benefits of Using ezW2

Easy-to-use

Easy setup and intuitive Windows-style menus make ezW2 simple for beginners and efficient for experts.

Flexible

Paper form printing, PDF and efiling
Quick Data import

Unlimited Forms

Unlimited companies, employees, and forms for one flat rate.(Additional fees apply for e-file services.)

Enhanced Security

All data is saved locally on the user's side
No internet connection is required to run ezW2
Easy data backup and restoration

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Two Ways to E-File W2s and 1099s

ezW2 supports both W-2/W-3 (SSA) and 1099-NEC/1096 (IRS) e-filing. Choose the option that fits your needs and budget.

Direct E-File (In-App)

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Easier: we file for you—no SSA or IRS accounts needed.

Submit W2/W3 and 1099-NEC/1096 from ezW2 in a few clicks.

Cost

ezW2 license plus a per-form e-file add-on (purchased separately). Volume discounts apply—see purchase page for current rates.

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✓ No SSA or IRS account needed
✓ In-app submission; we handle SSA/IRS
✓ Validation and status monitoring
✓ Dedicated support for e-file

Self-Filing

ezW2 creates the e-file file; you upload it to the SSA or IRS website using your own SSA User ID (W2/W3) or IRS TCC (1099-NEC/1096).

Cost

ezW2 license only—no e-file add-on. E-filing itself has no extra fee when you self-file.

✓ Lower cost (no per-form e-file fee)
✓ Requires your SSA User ID and/or IRS TCC
✓ You upload to SSA/IRS and track status

W2/W3 e-file: Self-file vs in-app 1099-NEC/1096 e-file: Self-file vs in-app

Free Trial - Risk-Free Exploration

Experience the full capabilities of ezW2 with the free trial. Explore its features without any financial commitment, credit card requirements, or hidden obligations.

Fully Compatible with Windows 11

ezW2 works on Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11, 32-bit/64-bit system orMAC computer installed with Boot Camp, Virtual Machine or Parallels

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Accelerate Your Tax Form Reporting with ezW2

Paper Form Printing:

W2 & W3 - ezW2 canprint all W2 copies and W3 on white paper. Its black-and-white W-2 Copy A and W-3 substitute forms are SSA-approved. It can also print data on pre-printed red forms if preferred.
1099-NEC and 1096 Forms - ezW2 can print 1099-NEC Copy B, 1 & 2 on white paper. Red forms are suggested for 1099-NEC Copy A and 1096.

PDF forms

ezW2 cangenerate the PDF format forms for recipient copiesto help you cut the mailing cost.

Electronic Filing

Federal W2 & W3 filings
Federal 1099-nec & 1096 filings
State W2 & W3 filings (AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, IA, IL, KS, KY, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, UT, VA, VT, WI)