Edit Payroll Tax Forms screen

The Edit Payroll Tax forms screen lets you modify data on payroll tax reconciliation forms, payroll tax payment forms (for check payments only), W-2s, 1099s, and 1095-Cs, to process W-2 forms for specific employees, and to process corrected 1099, 1095-C, 94x, and W-2 forms for your clients. This screen relies on the information entered for the client, particularly in the Payroll Taxes tab on the Clients screen, to make the appropriate forms available for the client. First, select the form type and then specify the data retrieval information for the forms.
The options available in this screen vary depending on the form type you select.
The Edit Payroll Tax Forms screen is available in the
Actions
menu.

Fields and buttons

  • Form type: Select the form type from the dropdown list. The retrieval fields available depend on which form type you've selected.
  • Refresh: When you initially select the Refresh button, the application displays the Jurisdiction field. Every time you modify the filtering criteria, you'll need to select Refresh to update the results.
  • JurisdictionandForm fields: Make your selection in the Jurisdiction and Form fields to retrieve the appropriate forms for the period and dates selected. The Form pane displays the forms that are appropriate for the client based on information you've entered for the client (like address information and location for clients and employees, filing frequency, deposit schedule, etc.).
  • Additional Information: Select this button to open the Additional Information window, where you can add any additional information needed for the particular jurisdiction's tax forms.
  • Form pane: This pane displays the forms that are applicable for that jurisdiction as tabs. In addition, each jurisdiction or state also has an Employee Data (or Recipient Data) tab, which displays columns applicable to that jurisdiction and is used to fill out the form on a per employee basis. noteThe Form pane displays the latest form available if the form for the selected year is not available. For example, 2022 data will display on a 2021 form if the 2022 form isn't yet in the application. Electronic filing is available for the current and prior year forms.
  • Critical/Informational diagnostic messages: The bottom of the screen displays 2 panes containing diagnostic messages, critical and informational. The application checks each form for errors or missing information. Critical errors are those that would cause the agency to reject the file or paper form. Using the Process Client Forms window, you can choose to preview and/or print both critical and informational diagnostic information prior to printing your forms or preview and/or print only critical diagnostic information while printing your forms. To open the Process Client Forms window, select the button or the option from the File menu.

Override options

Overrides remain indefinitely (quarter to quarter and year to year) until they are manually cleared. The following override options are available from the Edit menu.
  • Clear Override: Clears the override in the field where your cursor is placed.
  • Clear Form Overrides: Clears all overridden fields only on the form currently displayed on the active tab (Overridden fields are displayed in red on the form)
  • Clear System Overrides: Clears all overridden fields on the forms on all tabs for the selected jurisdiction.
The following override options are available from the Employee Data tab, Client Data tab, or Recipient Data tab (for 1099s and W-2s):
  • Clear Override: Clears the override in the field where your cursor is placed.
  • Clear All Overrides: Clears all overridden fields only on the form currently displayed on the tab.

Add Vendor button

The
Add Vendor
button is available in the Recipient Data tab when any 1099 form is selected as the Form type.
You can select the
Add Vendor
button to open a version of the Vendors screen in add mode. Here, you can add any missing 1099 recipients on the fly, without leaving the Edit Payroll Tax Forms screen.

Toolbar buttons

The Edit Payroll Tax Forms screen has a number of additional buttons, which are explained below.
Button
Name
Function
Analyze Client Activity
Analyze Client Activity
Opens the Analyze Client Activity window. Select Payroll Tax Form to drill down into the data and verify values on Form 941 or select Employee Earnings to view a snapshot of employees' earnings for the current and prior year.
Process Client Forms button
Process Client Forms
Opens the Process Client Forms window, where you can choose to process all or selected forms applicable to the current client.
Print current form button
Print current form
Prints only the form currently displayed on the active tab to your default printer. Not generally used for processing forms, this button lets you quickly print a hardcopy version for verification or other purposes. When you print a form using this option, it's printed with the "Client copy" watermark and will use your computer's default printer settings.
Calculate penalty and interest button
Calculate penalty and interest
Calculates penalties and interest for all forms based on your current system date. The button remains active (green) until manually toggled off or until the application is closed.
Process Payroll Tax Forms Notes button
Process Payroll Tax Forms Notes
Opens the Process Payroll Tax Forms Notes window, where you can view, add, delete, modify, or print notes that are specific to the processing of payroll tax forms for that client.
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