Since April 30, 2015, New York determined that electronic filing has several advantages over paper filing, such as: security, accuracy, and up-to-date tax rates. As a result, all withholding reports in New York must be filed electronically by the deadlines.
New York currently supports three options for electronically filing withholding returns.
- Web File Services
- Web Upload
- FSET compatible software
Web File Services allows you to make your withholding payments, file withholding tax returns, as well as report wage and UI information.
Web Upload allows you to upload a file to the state for processing your withholding returns.
FSET (Federal/State Employment Taxes) compatible software acts as a service that files your withholding returns and wage and UI information on your behalf.
If you still choose to file on paper, you will be subject to penalties.
The good news is, Advanced Micro Solutions Payroll Software supports the Web Upload method of e-filing in New York and the FSET method of filing.
Download our free 1099-etc Demo software today and see how our software can meet your needs. We offer our users free technical support on Monday – Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM central time, with extended hours in January and April.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you complete a New York Pay Notice? – It is a basic form that should not take more than a few minutes to finish since there are no calculations. Even so, getting our software allows you to enter data directly onto an easy-to-read facsimile of the form.
- When can you 1099 an employee? – Your 1099 workers are not entitled to most benefits and protections that are granted to the employees, like minimum wage or unemployment insurance. If you do end up needing to switch a worker’s classification, it helps to have a program like ours that accepts employee and non-employee compensation.
This article was updated on June 14, 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.