W-2 printing software is a vital resource for many types of professionals, including:
- Small business owners
- In-house accountants
- Independent accounting professionals
Handwritten form preparation can become as tedious as it is unprofessional. In this day and age, it is easy to think that powerful and intuitive software is an easy find. Unfortunately, too many business folks struggle to find the right fit for their W-2 forms filing needs.
Advanced Micro Solutions’ 1099-etc software can operate as a stand-alone platform or as the most affordable, full-accounting suite of tools on the market.
It is not uncommon for our new clients to relay stories to us of failed software systems, all-night frustrations, and wasted time. Our software offers users a platform and module interaction that make it easy to build a customizable solution for a company’s operations.
What Makes the Best W-2/1099 Software Platform?
The most basic and essential feature is having W-2 printing software that eliminates the need to fill out forms by hand. Our W-2/1099 Forms Filer does just that.
- Step 1: Input the data on a screen that resembles the form itself. There is no need to learn a new system or to continually cross-check your work with the actual form.
Plus, with the great data management features embedded in our platform, we have removed pretty much all of the duplicate data entry that you may have experienced with other systems.
- Step 2: Easy form alignment and near-universal printer hardware capability eliminates printing errors, extra software downloads, and general stress.
- Step 3: Set up large-batch printing so that you do not have to babysit the printer. Having numerous employees and a backlog of forms filing preparation means that some of our customers even set up their printer to work overnight.
Using our software can allow you to get the equivalent of a full day’s work done while you sleep.
Advantages of W-2 Printing Software
We have even more to offer in the way of W-2 printing software. Software Generated Forms is one of our most popular add-on modules that enables our clients to print their own W-2 forms, as well as many other tax and payroll forms.
Printing tax and payroll forms can be done on plain white paper and, again, is compatible with a huge range of printer hardware.
Our Forms Filer Plus offers access to a good number of these other forms, starting with all your unemployment filing forms:
- 940
- 941
- 944
- 945
- 941-X
- 1040-H
- 1042
- W-4
- W-9
- I-9
Our software also supports forms for all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. For companies and professionals who like taking care of their printing needs in-house, the AMS Payroll module allows you to print your own paychecks. The Affordable Care Act Filer module is also supportive of your 1094 and 1095 filing requirements.
By adding Software Generated Forms and the other modules, a business can take care of most of their own form printing needs. Keep in mind that the IRS prohibits software-generated forms from being used for 1096 forms and 1099 Copy A forms.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is 1099 or W-2 software better for small businesses? – The type of software that you get and what benefits you the most will depend on how you classify your workers. You might be best served by getting a program with 1099 and W-2 support so that you do not need to spend more money or switch between programs if who you hire changes over time.
- What happens if you file a W-2 late and how can you avoid it? – The IRS will issue a penalty if your business fails to file an accurate information return by its deadline or neglects to send accurate payee statements by the deadline. Using comprehensive software can reduce confusion about compliance and eliminate many manual errors.
Software Costs and Support Services from AMS
If you have lingering questions about our W-2 printing software and how it can support your business model, do not hesitate to call our Sales and Information line at (800) 536-1099.
Our full catalogue of products include:
- W-2/1099 Forms Filer
- Payroll Software
- Forms Filer Plus
- Software Generated Forms
- Affordable Care Act Filer
- E-File
- 1042-S Filer
Download our free 1099-etc Demo software today and see how these modules interact with each other and the base platform.
This article was updated on April 26, 2026 to keep its information as fresh as possible. We update this article every six months, before and after tax season, to keep current with any changes.