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.

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E-file Form 8809 to Extend Your 1099 & W-2 Deadline

In case you hadn’t heard, the deadline to have your 1099 and W-2 Forms e-filed with the IRS is this Thursday, March 31. Now, you do have until 11:59 p.m. your time to get these forms transmitted, which means you’ve got the better part of four days to get everything done. But if that still seems like a pretty daunting task, have we got a form for you!

Form 8809, Application for Extension of Time to File Information Returns, can be e-filed for an automatic extra 30 days to e-file your 1099 and W-2 forms. Even better: it can be e-filed through ExpressIRSForms! It’s only $2.99 to process, and if you do pull off your filing by Thursday, you won’t be penalized for having filed an extension form. Just think of it as your very own tax-filing safety net. We’ll even show you how to e-file it now:

From your Dashboard, select Start New Form. A pop-up will appear, from which you can select to File an Extension:

On the next page, you’ll enter your payer information, or the information of the person or entity applying for an extension. You can do this by selecting a payer from the drop-down menu, or manually entering your payer information and clicking Next.

On the next screen, you’ll select which forms you need to extend. In this example, I chose to extend the filing due date for my W-2 forms:

Click Next to continue to your Summary screen. From here you can review and delete and extension forms you’ve started. You can also add a new extension form for another payer by selecting the option circled below:

Once you’re satisfied with your extension(s), click Continue to view a summary of your transaction before checking out:

Click Continue, and on the next page, you’ll select a credit card you’ve already entered or enter the details for a new one to pay the processing fee to e-file your extension. Once you’ve made sure your payment is secure, click to continue to the next page.

You’ll see this summary screen before your form is transmitted. Remember: your extension form will not be sent to the IRS until you hit that big, green “Pay and Transmit” button. We’ll then keep you updated on the status of your extension via email. So long as everything goes well - and depending on IRS wait times - you could be approved for 30 extra days to file in less than 30 minutes!

If you have any questions or need help e-filing your Form 8809 extension, feel free to reach out to our support team. We’re always happy to help! You can give us a call (704-839-2270) or send us a live chat Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EDT. Need after hours help? Send us an email to support@ExpressIRSForms.com.

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