Financial Reporting
2013 Review of WageFiling 2013
Oct. 31, 2013
Best Fit: Firms with a low volume of returns and wish to work completely online
Strengths:
- Completely web-based solution
- Complete print and mail services available
Potential Limitations:
- Limited import options
- Built-in billing and invoicing features not available
WageFiling is a completely web-based solution for filing W-2 and 1099 forms, offering pay-per-form filing. Users can sign up for free on the company’s website and only pay for the number of forms they need.
Basic System Functions – 4.25 Stars
WageFiling allows users to complete year-end wage information and reporting on a PC, Mac or tablet, giving users complete mobility. The solution is free and users only pay for the forms they have submitted. In addition to e-filing, users can also choose to self-print the forms or have them printed and mailed. Forms are electronically filed with the IRS or SSA immediately and users receive email confirmation upon checkout.
Reporting – 4.5 Stars
WageFiling supports electronic filing and printing for W-2 and 1099 forms. The solution requires only one account per firm. Once an account is created, multiple users within the firm will share the same login information and password to manage the year-end filing process.
Once forms have been completed, users can file them – paying per form. Users can preview files before they are printed. The solution will electronically file forms with the IRS and SSA once users checkout. Upon checkout, they will receive an email confirmation. Users can also choose to have forms printed and mailed for them. While the solution does offer electronic filing for states, it currently only supports 32 states. Users that are not in a supported state must print and mail copies for the state, as necessary. Users that choose to self-print can print on blank paper.
Import/Export Capabilities – 3 Stars
Users can rollover the data from last year into the solution and save to PDF.
Help/Support – 4.5 Stars
WageFiling’s website contains a Frequently Asked Questions section, as well as a link to live help. Users can also receive assistance via telephone or email.
Summary & Pricing
WageFiling doesn’t charge for customers to use their solution, however, there is a price for filing. Prices for 1099-Misc or W-2 forms are $3.49 per form. Previous years forms are available for $3.99 per form and corrections for $4.49 per form.
2013 Overall Rating: 4 Stars