Each January, many churches prepare their own W-2 forms for employees.
For churches that file their own W-2s without the assistance of a payroll processing company, the Conference Treasurer’s Office recommends using the Social Security Administration’s website – Business Services Online – to create, file and print the W-2s.
No software is required. You can complete up to 50 W-2 forms and print copies suitable for distribution to your employees. If you create and file the W-2s this way, you will not need to mail paper copies to the Social Security Administration.
To get started, you must register at Business Services Online:
- Click on the blue “Register” button at the upper right and complete the required information.
- You will receive a user ID immediately, after which you will choose your own password.
- Once you have registered as a user, you return to the BSO website and log in with your new user ID and password.
From there, select “Report Wages to Social Security,” follow the instructions, and select “Create/Resume Forms W-2/W-3 Online.”
If you’re still not sure about registering at Business Services Online, here is a tutorial to walk you through that process:
You will find more helpful guidance on this Social Security Administration page. Scroll down and click on “Videos, Tutorials & Handbooks.”
If you are not comfortable using this website to complete and file your W-2s, you also might be frustrated because it is difficult to purchase small quantities of W-2s from office supply stores.
To avoid delays and mailing costs, please click here to order your blank IRS forms.
If you are unable to order the forms directly, the Conference Treasurer’s Office keeps a limited number on-hand and can mail them to you. Please call 803-724-5753 with your request.
- W-2 forms
- W-3 forms
- 1099 NEC forms
- 1096 forms
