Your Business's IRS Forms Are Due This Week!

It’s getting down to the nitty-gritty for IRS return filing for business owners!

Not only are your 1099 Forms due by this Friday (well, except for the 1099-MISCs reporting nonemployee compensation that were due January 31), your Affordable Care Act Forms 1094 and 1095 are due as well! And this is the e-filing deadline so, if for some reason, you were thinking of sending in paper forms: don’t. They’ll be counted as late, you’ll incur a late-filing penalty, and you’ll be making the whole ordeal a lot more difficult for yourself - especially since e-filing is the easier, more secure option for filing anyway.

You may remember last year and years before when W-2 Forms were due March 31 as well. Unfortunately - and we tried to warn you! - the IRS changed the W-2 deadline for 2016 tax year forms to January 31, 2017. If you missed the memo, try to get these forms in as soon as possible, but remember there’s a chance you’ll receive IRS penalties anyway.

At any rate, this year for the 2016 tax year, Forms 1099 and ACA Forms 1094 and 1095 are due this Friday, March 31, 2017.

Of course, ExpressIRSForms is here to help you get those forms e-filed correctly and securely on time, but if you’re still a little hesitant, we’ve also got another card to play: Form 8809. Form 8809 is the extension form for information returns like Forms 1099 and 1094/1095 and when you apply, you get an automatic 30-day extension to get your forms to the IRS. Don’t even have to have an excuse or anything! You can e-file Form 8809 and get your extension confirmation email all in just a few hours - and for only $3.55 - with ExpressIRSForms!

You can even go ahead and e-file a Form 8809 and if you still get your other forms in on time, you’re golden! The IRS doesn’t care if you apply for an extension and don’t use it, but they do very much care if you don’t apply for an extension and end up being late.

So, to get started, just log into your ExpressIRSForms account, click the big, orange Start New Form button, and get going on your 8809, 1099, and/or ACA Forms! And if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team: we’re available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST by phone (704-684-4751) and live chat. And we also provide 24/7 assistance at support@ExpressIRSForms.com!

Read More »

EIF Reminder: The W-2 Extension Form is NOT Automatic!

We mentioned something about this way back in September, but so much has happened since then, we figured you may need a refresher!

Those of you filing the form W-2 required for the 2016 tax season this month who may need to utilize Form 8809 for 30-day extensions should know that this extension of time to file is no longer automatic for W-2 returns.

Of course, you can still apply for an extension of time to file your W-2 Forms. Just keep in mind that this form must be turned in before the January 31 deadline. And if your application is rejected, you’ll still need to have your W-2 Forms in by that January 31st deadline.

You are required to provide a reason for why you need to file. And remember that the SSA only allows extensions “in extraordinary circumstances (or) catastrophe.”

Additionally, to extend Form W-2 returns, Form 8809 must be submitted on paper this year. Mail it to:

Internal Revenue Service

Attn: Extension of Time Coordinator

240 Murall Drive

Mail Stop 4360

Kearneysville, WV 25430

Whether or not you need an extension, you can easily e-file W-2 Forms with ExpressIRSForms! All you have to do is create an account, fill in your W-2 information, pay, and transmit them directly to the IRS. Easy-peasy. And, hey, we’ll even mail your employee copies out for you if you select the postal mailing option before you e-file.

And if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our all-star customer support team. They’re available by phone (704-684-4751) and live chat Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST, and available by email 24/7 at support@ExpressIRSForms.com.

Read More »