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WolfpackErin
January 10, 2022
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E-Filing Options for North Carolina

  • January 10, 2022
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When will there be an update to add back the e-filing options for North Carolina that were removed in the most recent Payroll Update (22201)?

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    AileneA
    January 10, 2022

    Hello, WolfpackErin. 

     

    Thank you for reaching out to the Community. Base on the QuickBooks Latest payroll news and updates that this update includes e-filing and e-pay options that were removed for North Carolina. Though, QuickBooks Payroll releases payroll updates throughout the year. All the tax table releases are based on federal and state changes on tax calculations and payroll forms.

     

     

     

     

    You can also check this link for more details: Latest payroll news and updates. 

     

    You can always get back to me if you have other concerns filing your taxes. I’m always around ready to help. Stay safe!

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    WolfpackErinAuthor
    January 11, 2022

    The e-filing options were removed for North Carolina. I want to know when the e-filing options will be added back. I need to e-file NC W-2s. Please advise.

      RenjolynC
      RenjolynC
      January 11, 2022

      Thanks for getting back here, WolfpackErin.

       

      I'd like to add some steps to get the E-Filing option.

       

      When a feature or option is missing in the program, you'll want to make sure that your QuickBooks Desktop and tax table is updated to the latest release. This is to make sure the program installs the current updates when they're available and you get the full payroll functionality.

       

      You can follow the instructions in these articles:

       

      Once done, please make sure to restart your computer to complete the update. Then, follow these steps to file the W-2:

       

      1. Open QuickBooks.
      2. Go to Employees > Payroll Tax Forms & W-2s > Process Payroll Forms.
      3. In the File Forms section, select your state worksheet.
      4. Review the Select Filing Period year and change it if you need to.
      5. Click Ok, and fill out the W-2 worksheet and select Check for errors to make sure everything is correct before e-filing.
      6. When you’re ready, select E-file.
      7. Enter your email address and contact phone number.
      8. Hit Submit.

      Here's a link for reference: File your state W-2s with QuickBooks Desktop Payroll Enhanced.

       

      If you still don't have the option to E-File the state W-2, you have the option to export the W-2 worksheet to Excel and upload it directly to the state website. Just go to Reports > Employees & Payroll > More Payroll Reports in Excel > Tax Form Worksheets.

       

      I'm also adding this article to check our state compliance: Payroll Tax Compliance Links.

       

      Please let me know if you have the option and you're able to file the form. I'll be around to help you out again. Keep safe!

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      Cathy71
      January 23, 2022

      Not even sure where I found it but it worked for me.

      Go to Process Payroll Forms

      Down at the bottom you will see Other Activities & Manage Filing Methods.  Go through the forms and select e-file for NC W-2's.  After I did that, the e-file button was not longer gray & I could process forms.

       

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      FMCkinney1
      January 23, 2022

      Thanks for your reply. I can get the efile option for NC w-2 and Nc 3. My issue is I need the option to create an efile in excel because I need to combine two locations together. Quickbooks took away that option when they added the e-file. I was able to figure it out for this year but I am hoping they add it back in. Crossing my fingers I have no issues with the way I handled it.

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        LaRuta
        January 23, 2022

        FMCkinney1:  I have an idea that could work, never tried it but poking around to find a way to combine the Excel files to help you.  This solution will require you to generate QB Desktop Excel files, reformat the QB Excel file and paste the information into the W-2 Generator Excel found on the eNC3 website. Once the W-2 Generator worksheet is complete, you can file the created W-2 and the manually created NC3 electronically on the eNC3 website. I have not been filing in NC long enough to know what was once in QB and now missing in QB. 

         

        Go to the QB Desktop Employee Center and the Payroll tab on the top left...   At the bottom under Reports, there is a link to Tax Form Worksheets.  I selected the State Wage Listing report for Last Year and an Excel file was created.  It looks to me that the data can be combined from multiple QB Excel reports then reformatted to match the format in the NC W-2 Generator Excel and pasted from the QB Excel to the NC W-2 Generator Excel?

         

        Again, not sure this is what you are looking for or whether it will be helpful.

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        dp20
        January 26, 2022

        Just wanted to let everyone know I have been trying to Efile my NC W2s for 3 days.  I have spoken with NCDOR and Quickbooks Support several different times.  Just today I found out because I have Basic Payroll for Quickbooks and NOT ENHANCED payroll, this is the reason NC will not accept my W2s.  Now I must choose the enhanced version of QB Payroll in order to do this and pay for it.   Hope this helps someone else out of this crazy Dark Hole I have been in for 3 days. QB suggested I print and mail my W2s to NCDOR.  I told them we would be penalized for doing that and they have said they will not accept any paper filings.

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        Plant Power
        January 27, 2023

        We have enhanced, but NC is not listed as one of the supported states!

         

        Adrian_A
        Adrian_A
        January 27, 2023

        Hi there, Plant Power.

         

        Thank you for adding a screenshot.

         

        Let's ensure that you have the updated tax table. This way, the system will provide the most current and accurate rates and calculations for supported provincial and federal tax tables, payroll tax forms, and EFILE options. Here's how:

         

        1. From the Employee menu, select Get Payroll Updates.
        2. Select Download Entire Update.
        3. Click Update.

         

        If the same thing happens, I'd suggest reaching out to our phone support agents so we can investigate this further. You can contact us via the Help menu.

         

        I've added this reference as your guide in filing your North Carolina state taxes: File your state W-2s with QuickBooks Desktop Payroll Enhanced.

         

        I'm always a post-away if you need help filing the forms.

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