How to create the W-2C electronic file
Description of Issue
How do I create the W-2C Electronic File?
Context
- Munis
- W-2C Electronic File
- Spool Directory
Cause
Resolution
- Go to W-2c Electronic File (Payroll>W-2 and 1099R Processing>W-2c Processing>W-2c Electronic File).
- Define for the correct year. Click Accept.
- Click Define. Select the W-2c Type of Typical (NOT to correct EIN or Tax Year) and Format Code of EFW2C-W-2C Federal File Format.. (These fields may be a different selection depending on your site or the reason for the W-2C creation)
- Check the checkbox for CR/LF at end of each record. Check the 457 box if applicable.
- Define applicable selection criteria fields.
- To define for one employee, define the employee number in the Employee range fields (Example 12 to 12).
- Click the Employer Info tab and define all bolded required fields. Define contact information in the Employer Contact Information and Contact Information tabs.
- This information may already be defaulted in if you have created a W-2C electronic file before. If this is the first time creating one, this information will save and default in next time this program is opened.
- Click Accept. Click the Text File option in the toolbar to create the file.
- Note the Electronic File Path.
- Retrieve the file from the spool directory. (System Administration>Miscellaneous Administration>File Transfer>Download from Spool Directory)
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