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
  1. Go to W-2c Electronic File (Payroll>W-2 and 1099R Processing>W-2c Processing>W-2c Electronic File).
  2. Define for the correct year. Click Accept.
  3. 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)
  4. Check the checkbox for CR/LF at end of each record. Check the 457 box if applicable.
  5. Define applicable selection criteria fields.
    1. To define for one employee, define the employee number in the Employee range fields (Example 12 to 12).
  6. Click the Employer Info tab and define all bolded required fields. Define contact information in the Employer Contact Information and Contact Information tabs. 
    1. 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. 
  7. Click Accept. Click the Text File option in the toolbar to create the file.
    1. Note the Electronic File Path.
  8. Retrieve the file from the spool directory. (System Administration>Miscellaneous Administration>File Transfer>Download from Spool Directory)
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