Intuit^® Quick Employer Forms Accountant

Who is Intuit Quick Employer Forms Accountant for?

Tax and accounting professionals who have small business clients.

What does it do?

Intuit Quick Employer Forms Accountant makes it easy for you to fill out and file the required forms you prepare for your clients' employees and contractors.

What forms does Intuit Quick Employer Forms Accountant cover?

Intuit Quick Employer Forms Accountant handles:

• 1099-MISC
• 1099-INT
• 1099-DIV
• W-2

Learn more about the forms and see which ones you need to file

Can I amend a 1099 or W-2 that I've already filed with the government?

Quick Employer Forms Accountant does not support corrected forms at this time. Once the original e-Filing is accepted:

• To file a corrected W-2, go to the SSA website and file the corrected form, W-2C electronically. You can also use the IRS website for forms and instructions.
• To file a corrected 1099, use the IRS website forms and instructions for corrections.

How many clients and forms can I create with an unlimited license?

With an unlimited license of Intuit Quick Employer Forms Accountant for tax year 2011, you can create as many forms for as many clients you have through October 31, 2012. At that time the online application will expire.

Will I be able to access prior year client data after the online application has expired?

Yes, as long as you have purchased a current year Intuit Quick Employer Forms Accountant license in order to access the online application you will be able to see prior year client data. For example, between November 2011 and October 2012, you will need a 2011 license in order to access your 2010 data.

Will other users in my firm be able to see the forms I have created in Intuit Quick Employer Forms Accountant?

No, while your unlimited license grants everyone in your firm the ability to create W-2s and 1099s, only the forms you have created within your MyAccount login will be visible to you.

Where is my totaled W-3 or 1096 form?

Because Forms W-2 and 1099-MISC are e-Filed, the respective Form W-3 and 1096 are not required by the SSA or IRS. However, if you need these forms for your State requirements or Accountant, you can access these forms on the Intuit Quick Employer Forms Accountant Home Page. There is a link below the forms you created.

I have electronically filed, now do I have to mail or submit anything to my State?

After e-Filing, be sure to check your state's website for W-2 or 1099 reporting requirements. Each state's requirements vary, and most don't require the forms be submitted. Perform an Internet search for your state web address to find details. You do not need to mail anything to the IRS or SSA after e-Filing with Intuit Quick Employer Forms Accountant.

I e-Filed my form(s), how will I know it was accepted with the IRS or SSA?

After e-Filing your W-2 or 1099 form, please monitor your filing status on the Intuit Quick Employer Forms Accountant Home Page. The e-File status will update from "Sent" to "Accepted" or "Rejected" when the Government Agency processes the form. The status change may take up to 2 to 4 weeks. You will also receive a notification by email when the status changes. e-File is due by April 2, 2012.

How can I get started on my W-2s and 1099s?

Follow these steps:

1. Choose the form you need to create from the "What Form Would You Like to Prepare?" window.
2. Enter your business, payee, and form information in the three subsequent windows.
3. If the completed form looks good at the "Verify form information" window, choose "Continue".
4. When you've finished creating all of your forms, from the Home Base window, choose "e-File All".

Can I start and come back later?

Yes. We think you'll find Intuit Quick Employer Forms Accountant is so easy that you'll finish all your W-2s and 1099s in one sitting. But if you want to come back later, you can quit and log in to the website using your user ID and password again at another time. We save all the forms you create too, so next year you'll be able to transfer your information and it'll be even faster.

What types of 1099s can I create with Intuit Quick Employer Forms Accountant?

You can create 1099-MISC, 1099-INT, and 1099-DIV forms.

Can I delete W-2s and 1099s I've already created?

Yes, you can delete forms that haven't been e-Filed. The delete feature is available next to each form listed on the Intuit Quick Employer Forms Accountant Home Page.

How can I print my forms?

All of your completed forms will be available on the Intuit Quick Employer Forms Accountant Home Page with a link to print.

Can I e-File my forms?

Yes, W-2s and 1099s can be e-Filed. After you've created your forms, simply select "e-File All" at the top of the Intuit Quick Employer Forms Accountant Home Page. e-File for Tax Year 2011 became available early in January 2012.

Do I need special pre-printed, red-ink forms?

No. You don't need the special pre-printed, red-ink forms because we e-File for you.

How can I edit my forms?

Select the Edit button from Intuit Quick Employer Forms Accountant Home Page and then make changes on any field on the form that needs to be corrected. You can edit any field on the form until it is e-Filed.

How can I save my forms?

We save everything for you after you complete each screen. Once you click Done or Continue at the bottom of the screen, your information is saved automatically. We'll save your forms for you for next year, too. Save your User ID and password and just log in next year.

How is my information protected?

Your data's security is our number one priority. Intuit Quick Employer Forms Accountant is a product of Intuit, the makers of Lacerte Tax, so we leverage the same type of security infrastructure and safeguards that protect the sensitive data of millions of online Lacerte, ProSeries, Quicken, and QuickBooks users. It is the same kind of security used by online banks — 128 bit or greater SSL encryption, secured and firewalled facilities, third-party reviews, and verification by RSA, TRUSTe, and VeriSign.