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cathy104
Level 1

Clients W-2 forms did not populate in QBO

My client decided he wanted a lump sum payroll at year end 2024, with a pay date of 12/31/24. I saw in January that there were no W-2's populated for the tax year. I have been trying to get in touch with a QB agent, but since the hours of service have changed I have had no luck.

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BabyB
QuickBooks Team

Clients W-2 forms did not populate in QBO

We have to confirm the payment and filing preferences you selected in your account, Cathy. I'll guide you through each step to ensure your W-2 is generated.

 

If you're set up to have QuickBooks automatically pay your taxes and file your forms, we'll file them for you. Auto-filed W-2 copies will be sent directly to your employee's mailing address.

 

To check if your taxes are automated, follow the steps below:

 

  1. Click the Gear icon.
  2. Choose Payroll settings.
  3. Scroll down to Taxes and forms to see if you've set to automate taxes.

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Once your taxes have been filed, you can access them through the section designated for Archived Forms and Filings. Here's how:

 

  1. Go to Taxes, then Payroll Tax.
  2. Select the Filings tab.
  3. Hit Resources, then Archived forms and filings.
  4. From the dropdown menu, filter the form type you want to view.
  5. Select the form name, then View.

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On the other hand, if the automated taxes and forms are turned off, ensure you apply the correct Filter to access all forms.

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After following the steps above, if you're still unable to see the W-2s, I suggest contacting our live support team. They have the tools to diagnose the issue further and can securely explore other alternatives to generate your W-2.

 

To ensure you'll receive assistance during your available hours, check the support hours to find out when agents are available.

 

Whenever you need to correct an employee's W-2 form, refer to this article for guidance: Fix an incorrect W-2 and W-3.

 

If sorting out your W-2 forms raises further queries, please respond to this post. I’m ready to provide detailed assistance.

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