EG Systems, Inc. — The W-2/1099 Filer
Sep. 12, 2011
2011 Overall Rating 4.75
Best Fit
Professional practices with large client rosters for whom they provide year-end reporting.
Strengths
- Excellent multi-client management functionality.
- Comprehensive state, federal & local form support.
- Multiple batch filing & printing options.
- Good integration capabilities.
- Barcoding of W-2s & SSN masking.
- Automated, free web-based data backup.
Potential Limitations
- No built-in client billing utility.
Summary & Pricing
The W-2/1099 Filer system has broad compliance capabilities that extend to all 1099, 1098 and W-2 needs, along with 940, 941 and 943 filing, and free integrated e-filing to federal and all states. It offers great customization options and form output capabilities, including document storage and PDF generation, and the new web-based backup utility is an excellent addition. The program is comprised of various modules, starting at $109 for the base package, plus $40 for a laser engine that supports most common forms and allows for plain-paper printing. Non-common laser forms are $10 each, and the Payroll bundle (940/941/943) is $10. The QuickBooks import utility is $35, and the universal import function for importing from legacy applications is an additional $25. An all-inclusive package, then, is priced at $209 per year. Renewal customers receive reduced pricing.
Product Delivery Methods
_X_ On-Premises
___ SaaS
_X_ Hosted by Vendor
Basic System Functions 5
Reporting 4.75
Import/Export Capabilities 4.5
Help/Support 5