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Welcome to W-2 News, the electronic newsletter for employers who submit W-2s to Social Security. Issue 2007-04 Year End Reminders Here are a few tips for the upcoming tax filing season: |
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Business Services Online (BSO) Availability
www.ssa.gov/employer/bsohbnew.htm Monday-Friday ……………..5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Eastern Time Saturday……………………..5: 00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Eastern Time Sunday………………………8:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Eastern Time Note: Wage reporting applications will not be available from December 14, 2007 through December 16, 2007.
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Note: We’ve changed the name of the Personnel Identification Number (PIN) to User ID.
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Note: Don’t wait until the last minute. Start filing early since BSO experiences delays when there is a high volume of submissions.
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Use the Social Security Number Verification Service (SSNVS)
Note: Remember, while SSNVS is available to all employers and third-party submitters, it can only be used for wage reporting purposes! It cannot be used for other services such as Forms 1040 and 1099.
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Note: If you remove access to any service(s) in error, you must re-request access.
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Call us toll free at:
For TDD/TTY call 1-800-325-0778
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Visit www.ssa.gov/employer/wage_reporting_specialists.htm for a complete list of Social Security experts that can help with complicated questions about submitting W-2s/W-3s.
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Maximum Taxable Social Security Earnings
For additional tax year 2007 and 2008 earnings information, visit www.ssa.gov/pressoffice/factsheets/colafacts2008.htm.
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Changes to the Form W-2 for Tax Year 2007 The Block for the Employee’s Social Security number has moved to “Block A” at the top of the form. For more information visit www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw2.pdf. Also see www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/iw2w3.pdf.
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SSA/IRS ReporterThe SSA/IRS Reporter is a newsletter issued by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It publishes articles about employment and business tax compliance. The SSA/IRS Reporter also carries general information about best payroll and employment tax practices as well as SSA and IRS products and services. Current and past issues are available in both English and Spanish on www.socialsecurity.gov/employer and www.irs.gov and search for "Reporter." |
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For more information on reporting employee wages to Social Security
visit our website. http://www.socialsecurity.gov/employer Employers may contact Social Security with wage reporting questions or problems. |
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