FAQs
Efile4Biz is an authorized IRS transmitter which provides a website where you can easily and quickly file tax information forms with the IRS and/or SSA. You enter your data online and we provide a cost-effective way to e-file your forms with the IRS and/or SSA and mail copies to recipients.
Our end-to-end online solution eliminates the need to print and mail printed forms, along with the general confusion associated with filing paper returns with the IRS or SSA. There's no software to download and no forms to purchase. Simply set up an account with us and begin entering your tax form information; we'll take care of the rest.
With efile4Biz, you can access your data from anywhere and have online access to your forms for up to four years. There are no forms to buy and stock. Free up your time to promote your business and leave the technical stuff, like filing, to us.
Just by signing up and uploading your data, we'll store your forms and recordkeeping on our secure servers. You'll be able to review and print previous year forms as well as maintain your payer and recipient records to easily populate future forms with their information.
We offer three options at checkout at different price points. When you checkout, you can select the option that best fits your needs:
Detailed Information on Levels of Service
As an authorized IRS transmitter of 1099 and ACA informational data, we have a Transmitter Control Code (TCC) to access the IRS’ File Information Returns Electronically (FIRE), the IRS’ Information Returns Intake System (IRIS) and ACA Information Return (AIR) Systems. In addition, we are registered, authorized and approved with SSA’s Business Services Online (BSO) to electronically submit wages and income in EFW2 or EFW2C file format. When using our services on efile4Biz to submit your 1099, W-2 and/or ACA data, you do not need to have a TCC or BSO credentials.
We understand your data is your livelihood and, as such, we use the best-in-class encryption standards as recommended by the IRS as well as best practice security controls to ensure secure transport and storage of your data. We also employ third-party auditing to certify that we remain compliant with the stringent Service Organization Control (SOC) data management standards of the American Institute of CPAs. Additionally, we perform annual third-party penetration tests, quarterly and annual Payment Card (PCI) audits as well as weekly vulnerability scans to proactively detect and mitigate any new threats/vulnerabilities that may be discovered. The moment you sign up or log in to our website, your data remains secure.
Yes. Enabling Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) provides an additional safeguard on your account. MFA is an electronic verification method where a user is granted access to an application via something they know (password) and something they have (unique login code). Learn more about MFA and how to set it up for efile4Biz.
Deadlines vary based on the form. Our most popular forms are the 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, and W-2 and they are due January 31. NOTE: When the due date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, the form due date is moved to the next business day. For a full list of forms and deadlines, visit our comprehensive deadline chart.
The cost varies by form, level of service selected, and quantity at check out. For example, it costs $5.25 to E-File, Print & Mail one 1099-NEC. Please see our easy-to-understand pricing.
We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
Our comprehensive E-File, Print & Mail service includes:
In addition, your payer and recipient data is saved year over year to make future filings even easier. See more details about our other levels of service.
The following browsers are supported: Google Chrome 21 and higher, Firefox 14 and higher, current versions of Safari and Edge.
To reset your password, click the Forgot Password link on the log in screen and we'll send you an email with a link to reset your password. After clicking on the Forgot Password link, do not request another one. Please allow up to 30 minutes for the email to arrive and check your junk/spam folders. Your email address is used as a username; if you have forgotten that, you can contact Customer Support.
TIN Matching is the process of checking the TIN (Taxpayer Identification Number) furnished by the payee/recipient against the name/TIN (Taxpayer Identification Number) combination contained in the IRS database. It is important that the information provided on information tax returns is correct; incorrect data can result in penalties. Learn more about TIN Matching.
Yes. You can set up an unlimited number of payers and recipients under a single account. When filing a form, simply select the payer and recipient from the drop-down boxes on the form. All contact information will be filled in automatically.
With e-filing, the IRS and SSA do not accept a separate 1096 or W-3. As part of our e-file process, we compile the summary data required on Form 1096 or W-3 and transmit it along with your forms, which is compliant with IRS and SSA rules. You don't have to prepare anything for these two forms.
If filing ACA Form 1095-B, you do not need to file Form 1094-B. As part of our e-file process, we compile the summary data required on Form 1094-B and transmit it along with your 1095-B forms.
If filing ACA Form 1095-C, you MUST file form 1094-C. Efile4Biz does not automatically compile the summary data required on this form.
While a subscription plan isn't required for using efile4Biz, we do offer two options designed to help clients with multiple team members. The Plus subscription is designed for teams up to 10 users and the Premium subscription is for up to 20 users. While the benefits for the two plans vary, both plans allow setting up different permission levels for individual members including viewer, editor, and admin. See full details on our subscription plans.
In the Filed Forms section of your account, the displayed status means the following:
We start e-filing with the IRS/SSA as soon as the IRS opens the FIRE (File Information Returns Electronically) and IRIS (Information Returns Intake System) sites, which occurs in mid to late January. This is the earliest the IRS will accept electronic files. We will file each business day (multiple times per day during busy days) through April 1, 2026. After April 1, 2026, we will process orders within one business day through April 30, 2026. Starting May 1, 2026 we will process orders twice weekly, every Tuesday and Thursday morning through 10/30/2026. All submissions on 10/30/2026 before 6pm ET will be processed on 10/30/26. All files submitted after 6pm ET will be processed the morning of 11/2/2026. If you order later in the day on Tuesday or Thursday, your forms will be e-filed the following Tuesday or Thursday. Previous years’ forms will follow the same schedule listed above.
Note: this is applicable to those forms where "E-File, Print & Mail" or "Print & Mail Only" services were selected at check out.
Recipient copies are released to USPS for presort and First-Class mail distribution processing within 1 to 2 business days of receiving your order (after the IRS has started accepting electronic files in mid-January). The USPS typically delivers First-Class mail within 7-10 days. Although most recipient copies should be delivered within 7-10 days of the order date, we cannot guarantee postal delivery times as this is fully dependent upon the USPS. In the meantime, you can print your completed forms any time by logging in and clicking on the "Filed Forms" tab.
Note: this is applicable to those forms where "E-File, Print & Mail" or "Print & Mail Only" services were selected at check out.
Our all-inclusive service of E-File, Print & Mail or Print & Mail Only service includes printing and delivery of pressure-sealed forms via first-class mail. We also offer e-delivery, which lets recipients access their forms online instead of waiting for mailed copies. Simply provide the recipient's email address and we will notify the recipient of this option. However, if you select E-File Only, you will need to provide copies to the recipients.
To print a copy of your forms, simply log into your efile4Biz account, and on the navigation bar on the left, hover over Filings and then click on Filed which will direct you to your Filed Forms page. Select the form you want to print. Please note these are printed forms are great for your recipients or your records, but are not approved for IRS submission. See our step-by-step directions for printing forms.
If you discover the error after we have e-filed the form with the IRS, you can file a Correction if the form was a 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, 1099-B, 1099-C, 1099-DIV, 1099-G, 1099-INT, 1099-K, 1099-R, 1099-S, 1098, 1098-T, 5498, 5498-QA or 5498-SA and the error was a Type 1 (dollar amount) or Type 2 error. You can also correct W-2 dollar amount, social security number and name errors with the W-2C form on our site. See additional details on filing a Correction.
For ACA forms you can file a correction for names and TINs only. To correct ACA errors, your original form must have been originally filed on the site.
You cannot change any information entered into a form once you have checked out and paid for our service until after the IRS has accepted the form. Once the IRS/SSA has accepted the form, you can make Type 1 (dollar amount) or Type 2 corrections for 1099 and W-2 forms.
If you submit a correction, remember to select E-File, Print & Mail if you want a corrected copy mailed to the recipient.
The Combined Federal/State Filing Program (CF/SF) is an alternative method to submit information returns 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, 1099-B, 1099-C, 1099-DIV, 1099-INT, 1099-K, 1099-R, and 1099-S to state revenue departments. The IRS acts as a forwarding agent only. It is the issuer’s responsibility to contact the appropriate state(s) for further information. In most cases the CF/SF program may not completely meet the requirements of the state. Please verify the requirements directly with the Department of Revenue for the state(s) in question.
NOTE: Participation does not mean that the state may not still require you to file the forms with their agency. Many states require forms that report state withholding to be filed direct to the state.
This varies by form. See our comprehensive list of supported forms and states.
We offer the Direct-to-State service as an add-on charge of $1.00 per form, per state. Example: if you file a form that has 3 states populated, your Direct-to-State add-on charge for that form is $3.00.
We do not e-file or mail city, local or school district copies for you. Please verify any additional filing requirements with those agencies directly.
We do not support corrections for state data, only Federal corrections.
Reconciliation forms are not available on our site. Some states require reconciliation or other additional forms to be filed at the time of the wage or information return upload. To remain in compliance with your state's regulations, those types of forms need to be filed separately. Please verify any additional filing requirements with those agencies directly.
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