Small accounting firms need and deserve affordable W2 software that keeps their clients’ data secure and their tax filings compliant. A small accounting firm may only take on a couple of new clients each year, but comprehensive W2 software matters. These firms need strong protection and should not need to overspend to get it. It is important to find a scalable program with a wide net cast for your clients’ geo-location needs. Get started by making a list of all the features that you want and the ones that the firm needs to support its clients. Prioritizing is a good step to take even before trying a demo program.
Advanced Micro Solutions’ base W2/1099 Forms Filer program is a complete, easy-to-use database system that generates 1099s, W2s, and other related forms at an affordable price. Customize our software with any of our six optional add-on modules.
Why Do Small Firms Need Affordable W2 Software?
Whether an accounting firm has five clients or 50 clients, W2 software saves time and money. An affordable program will enable a small firm to eliminate manual reporting and provide it with necessary tools that it needs rather than the bare minimum. Getting tax software will improve your firm’s:
Overall Integration – Getting W2 software that integrates with a firm’s other programs is one of the best ways to streamline repetitive tasks. An accountant should not need to spend hours manually inputting data that they need to transfer from one system to another. Fully integrate in order to eliminate a difficult set-up period as well.
Data Security – Reduce the risk of unauthorized system access and data breaches with affordable W2 software. Maintain your accounting firm’s credibility using comprehensive software tools that offer data encryption and access controls. Whether data is resting or a member of the firm is sending it to a client, there is affordable software like our W2/1099 system that can keep it secure.
Efficiency and Accuracy – Automating the W2 filing process eliminates many repetitive tasks. Focus on other strategic business opportunities or activities for your clients. The small business clients of today expect more than just a number cruncher. Getting an affordable, comprehensive W2 program should free up your time to do more than just calculate wages, make deductions, and process client direct deposits.
Use of Resources – Invest in affordable W2 software that reduces or eliminates the need to spend more money on unnecessary resources like printer paper, printer ink, and tax forms. A software system will also free up accountants to potentially take on new clients. A fully vetted W2 system should save a firm from needing to make avoidable corrections on a client’s form.
W2 Software Features to Look For
Every accounting firm has its own unique W2 software needs. Regardless of how many specialized features you want, you should look for an affordable program that:
Allows you to automatically save data when you access a report or form. Reduce the risk of losing important client data with reliable and affordable W2 software. Keeping good records for the Internal Revenue Service’s required amount of time will protect your clients in the event of any planned or unexpected audits.
Provides easy form alignment. Making sure that every tax form is aligned during tax season and throughout the year can take time. The best W2 software will let accountants generate a client’s tax forms and enter data onto an entry screen that looks exactly like the actual form.
Reduces the amount of repetitive and/or manual entries. Repetitive tasks and manual data entries are how even a professional ends up making a mistake. Avoid unnecessary oversights when you get an automated program with tools such as a Common Payee File. Select a Payee across payers or 1099 forms without entering the same information more times than necessary.
Simplifies form generation and electronic filing. Getting a W2 program that operates with a modular suite of tools helps make integration a far less strenuous process. Systems like what we offer with AMS make filing electronically and generating forms easier rather than looking for multiple systems that seamlessly cross over.
Get AMS Software Today
Affordable W2 software is within reach for small accounting firms. Download our free 1099-etc Demo software today and see how our base program interacts with our six add-on modules. An accountant or a small business may choose to get specific modules or create a full accounting suite of tools. The module options include: AMS Payroll, E-File, Forms Filer Plus, 1042-S Filer, Software Generated Forms, and an Affordable Care Act Filer.