SSA W-2 Online vs eFileMyForms

SWSSA W-2 Online9.1Visit eFileMyForms8.6Visit

Higher score SW SSA W-2 Online #1 in W-2 Filing Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit SSA

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eFileMyForms #3 in W-2 Filing Software 8.6/10 From $1.19 ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit eFileMyForms

• SSA W-2 Online fits best

  Employers filing W-2s directly with SSA

• eFileMyForms fits best

  Businesses filing W-2 and related forms online

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Side by side

Feature	SWSSA W-2 Online 9.1/10 Visit ↗	eFileMyForms 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.6
Ranking	#1 in W-2 Filing Software	#3 in W-2 Filing Software
Best for	Employers filing W-2s directly with SSA	Businesses filing W-2 and related forms online
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Free plan	From $1.19
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Phone, Docs	Live chat, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SSA W-2 Online 3/3 · eFileMyForms 0/3
W-2 e-filing	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
W-2 corrections	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Bulk employee upload	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Employee delivery	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Included W-2 forms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Filing destinations	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Submit W-2 and W-2c reports by form or formatted wage file Track processing status and review submission errors and notices Check formatted wage files with AccuWage Online before submission	Supports federal e-filing for W-2, 1099, ACA, and related forms CSV or Excel imports, templates, and real-time name and TIN matching Offers corrections, recipient delivery, PDF copies, and filing status tracking
Cons	SSA filing does not satisfy employee wage statement delivery obligations Employers must separately meet state and local filing obligations Formatted wage files must meet SSA specifications	No free plan; pricing is usage-based per form Direct state reporting is limited to eligible 1099-NEC forms Does not e-file the related Form 1042 consolidated statement through IRS MeF
Our verdict	SSA W-2 Online is a web service within Business Services Online for employers and third parties filing wage reports with Social Security. It supports online entry of W-2 and W-2c information as well as uploads of specifically formatted… Read the review →	eFileMyForms is a web-based tax information reporting service from Sovos for businesses, CPAs, accountants, and bookkeepers. It handles federal e-filing for W-2, 1099, ACA, 1042-S, and related forms, with optional printing and mailing of… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• SSA W-2 Online — where it wins

  • Submit W-2 and W-2c reports by form or formatted wage file
  • Track processing status and review submission errors and notices
  • Check formatted wage files with AccuWage Online before submission

  Where it doesn't

  • SSA filing does not satisfy employee wage statement delivery obligations
  • Employers must separately meet state and local filing obligations
  • Formatted wage files must meet SSA specifications

• eFileMyForms — where it wins

  • Supports federal e-filing for W-2, 1099, ACA, and related forms
  • CSV or Excel imports, templates, and real-time name and TIN matching
  • Offers corrections, recipient delivery, PDF copies, and filing status tracking

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; pricing is usage-based per form
  • Direct state reporting is limited to eligible 1099-NEC forms
  • Does not e-file the related Form 1042 consolidated statement through IRS MeF

• SWSSA W-2 Online9.1/10 · Free plan

  A free SSA route for submitting wage reports and tracking processing status.

  Visit SSAFull verdict →
• eFileMyForms8.6/10 · From $1.19

  A web-based service for filing W-2, 1099, ACA, and related forms by the form.

  Visit eFileMyFormsFull verdict →