Attention employers, CPAs, and wage filers! The Social Security Administration (SSA) is now accepting wage reports for Tax Year 2024. Ensure timely and accurate filing by the deadline: January 31, 2025. Your diligence in accurate wage reporting is crucial for the integrity of Social Security records.
Key Update for 2024 Wage Filers
Wage reports for Tax Year 2024 are officially being accepted. Remember, the deadline to file your Tax Year 2024 wage reports with the Social Security Administration is January 31, 2025. We appreciate your commitment to maintaining the accuracy of wage reporting.
In a recent update, the SSA has resumed accepting electronic wage reports submitted through Zenwork. The SSA and Zenwork are actively collaborating to enhance technical cooperation and strengthen measures against third-party W-2 fraud. This partnership aims to ensure the accuracy of all Form W-2 information processed through Zenwork. Businesses and individuals can now confidently submit wage and tax statements for tax year 2024 via Zenwork. This update effectively supersedes the previous communication sent to Zenwork customers on December 5, 2024.
Important Changes to Business Services Online (BSO) Access
Submitting W-2s to the SSA? There are important changes to Business Services Online (BSO) registration!
For those utilizing Business Services Online to submit W-2s to the SSA, please be aware of a significant change in access procedures. Your previous BSO User ID and password are no longer valid for accessing employer services within BSO. To gain access to the BSO application, you must now use a secure Social Security online account, or Login.gov, or ID.me credentials.
To begin, navigate to the BSO Welcome page. From the “Employers” section, you can either log in using your existing credentials or create a new account if needed.
Enhanced security measures are now mandatory to access the following essential BSO employer services:
- Wage file uploads
- Online W-2/W-2C submission
- AccuWage online tool
- Social Security Number Verification Service (SSNVS)
- Access to view wage report name/SSN errors
Access to these services will be restricted without the addition of this extra layer of security to your account.
Please note that the option to sign in using your Social Security username will soon be discontinued. Transitioning to either a Login.gov or ID.me account is required. Users signing in with a Social Security username will be prompted to create a Login.gov account.
We strongly encourage you to sign in and transition your account now. The process is quick and should only take a few minutes. If you already possess a Login.gov or ID.me account, no further action is needed.
Get Started with Business Services Online
Learn more about the Social Security Administration’s updated access and registration process for Business Services Online (BSO). Comprehensive information is available through a pre-recorded webinar video, presentation materials, and frequently asked questions on our dedicated Wage Reporting Community Meetings and Webinars webpage.
Register today to utilize Business Services Online – the SSA’s comprehensive suite of online services designed to simplify your wage reporting tasks. BSO empowers you to efficiently file W-2/W-2Cs online and verify employee names and Social Security numbers against SSA records.
Streamlined Services within Business Services Online
Business Services Online offers a range of tools to simplify your wage reporting responsibilities:
File W-2s/W-2Cs Online
Our online W-2 filing service provides a fast, free, and secure solution for CPAs, accountants, enrolled agents, and businesses of all sizes to process W-2s (Wage and Tax Statements) and W-2Cs (Statements of Corrected Income and Tax Amounts).
Verify Employees’ Social Security Numbers
The Social Security Number Verification Service (SSNVS) allows employers to easily verify the names and Social Security numbers of both current and former employees, specifically for wage reporting purposes.
For more comprehensive verification needs, Social Security also provides the Consent Based Social Security Number Verification Service.
For helpful guidance on electronic filing, consult our Helpful Hints to Electronic Filing document, last updated in October 2023.
Explore Additional Resources
For further assistance and information, explore these valuable resources:
Online Services for Employers, CPAs, Accountants, Enrolled Agents and Individuals
Please be aware that due to recent updates to the registration and login process (effective March 25, 2023), some of our videos, tutorials, and handbooks are currently being updated to reflect these changes. We appreciate your patience as we work to provide you with the most current resources.
