ElectroFile W2 & 1099 review
A focused option for preparing W-2s and 1099s, with NELCO laser printing and W-2 magnetic media.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
For organizations that need to prepare and print tax forms, ElectroFile W2 & 1099 covers W-2 and 1099 preparation, NELCO-form laser printing, and creation of magnetic media for W-2s. It is listed by ElectroFile Tax Software alongside the vendor’s other tax-preparation products. The North Carolina Department of Revenue also includes it in a list of software tested to produce text files for eNC3 and Information Reporting Application uploads. That listing provides a relevant state reporting signal, though it does not establish the product’s full filing workflow or current capabilities.
Its scope is most clearly defined around form preparation and output. NELCO laser printing gives buyers a specified paper-form route, while W-2 magnetic media supports a separate output need. The vendor’s product page links to a demo and a request for more information, which gives prospective buyers a path to assess fit. For teams whose requirement is limited to preparing W-2s and 1099s and producing these formats, those concrete functions may be sufficient. Buyers seeking a broader tax workflow should first verify the specific filing, correction, and employee-delivery steps they require.
ElectroFile is a paid product, but the vendor’s listed price information is labeled for the 2002 tax year, so it does not provide a sound basis for evaluating current cost. Request current terms directly before comparing it with alternatives. The available product description is also narrow: it establishes preparation, printing, and W-2 magnetic media, rather than a wider set of payroll or filing capabilities. Choose it when those outputs match your process and you can confirm current terms; consider another option if current pricing or a defined end-to-end filing and delivery workflow is central to the decision.
ElectroFile W2 & 1099 pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Prepares W-2 and 1099 forms
- Supports laser printing using NELCO forms
- Creates magnetic media for W-2s
- Where it doesn't
- Specific filing capabilities are not established
- Correction capabilities are not established
- Employee-delivery options are not established
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