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January 31, 2020
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How can I get my W-2s into EFW2 format?

  • January 31, 2020
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JessT
January 31, 2020

Hi there, mhitchcock!

 

EFW2 means electronic W2. We do electronic filing in QuickBooks Online for W2 forms. You can take advantage of it. Check out the detailed steps in this article: File W-2 forms.

 

Please let me know if if you have other questions about W2s.

January 23, 2021

I need to upload an EFW2 file to the City of Philadelphia.  I have QB Desktop Enhanced.  How do I create one?

January 23, 2021

I'm here to ensure you're able to create an EFW2 file in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) Payroll Enhanced, @Theresa S. This way, you can upload one to the City of Philadelphia's agency website.

 

You can manually create an EFW2 file through the following steps:

  1. Go to the Employees menu,
  2. Choose Payroll Tax Forms & W-2s, and then create State W-2 E-file.
  3. Click Continue twice, then select your state from the drop-down, then select Get QuickBooks Data.
  4. Select OK
  5. Choose the Add-Ins tab to locate the QuickBooks Payroll State W-2 drop-down. Then, select Start Interview.
  6. Check the box I understand that I must review my data and answer the following questions. Then, select Next.
  7. Note the file name and location. Select Next.
  8. Answer the questions in the interview and review any auto-populated info. Then, click Next until you reach the End of Interview.
  9. Choose the Create W-2 File option, then select OK.
  10. Select Yes to save the Excel workbook for your records.

 

Once done, open a web browser and go to the City of Philadelphia's agency website. From there, follow the instructions to upload the EFW2 file to complete the process.

 

Additionally, to make sure you comply with the state's payroll tax regulations, I'd recommend checking out this article: Pennsylvania Payroll Tax Compliance. It includes topics about tax forms, withholdings, unemployment, and e-file/pay information, to name a few.

 

Let me know in the comments below if you have other payroll and W-2 concerns. I'm just around to help. Take care always.

 

Kristine Mae
February 23, 2021

Let me help you with your payroll concern, JohnD47.

 

We'll have to update your tax table. It'll help you download the new updates or payroll releases. You can follow SarahannC's steps. 

 

If you're still unable to see Texas on the list, you'll want to submit it manually. You can follow Rea_M's steps.

 

Get back to this thread if you have additional questions. We'll reply as soon as we can. Keep safe!