Where can I find the file to be transmitted to the SSA BSO?
The file you send to the SSA BSO is called W2REPORT. Pursuant to SSA Pub. 42-007, a W2REPORT file can contain either W2s or correction W2Cs, but not both, for either a single employer or multiple employers. In order to create (or append) a W2REPORT file, a) Open the client’s W2s (W2Cs) to be reported b) Select ‘Electronic Reporting’ from the ‘File’ menu c) Select a destination folder (“DESTINATION”) to be used d) Click the OK button. This client’s W2s (W2Cs) are appended to the file W2REPORT located within the DESTINATION. If a W2REPORT file does not exist, it will be created. If you have many clients to report, repeat steps (a)-(d) for each client. When you are all finished, the DESTINATION will contain a file named W2REPORT. This is the file you submit to the SSA BSO. See the selection ‘SSA Business Services Online’ on the ‘Module’ menu. By default, Account Ability writes the W2REPORT file to the SSA_W2 (SSW_W2C) folder located within the installation folder. For example, if you inst
