Payroll Forms & Compliance
Navigate the forms and regulations that keep your payroll above board. Guides on W-2s, W-4s, 1099s, ACA forms, and more — plus compliance topics like tipped wages, final paychecks, and prevailing wage rules.
1095C Employer Definitive Guide
1095B Employer Definitive Guide
1099 Employer Definitive Guide
1099 Recipient Definitive Guide
Form 940 Definitive Guide
Form 941 Definitive Guide
W4 Employee Definitive Guide Detailed
W2 Employee Guide Formated
Multi-State Taxation
Frequently Asked Questions
A W-2 is issued to employees and reports wages, tips, and withheld taxes. A 1099 (typically Form 1099-NEC) is issued to independent contractors and reports non-employee compensation. Misclassifying a worker as a contractor when they should be an employee can result in significant penalties.
Employers must furnish W-2s to employees by January 31 of the year following the tax year. If January 31 falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day.
Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) — generally those with 50 or more full-time equivalent employees — must file Forms 1094-C and 1095-C annually with the IRS and distribute 1095-C forms to employees. These forms report whether minimum essential coverage was offered and its affordability.
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Netchex automates year-end W-2 generation, ACA reporting, 1099 filing, and more — so deadlines don’t sneak up on your team. Learn how Netchex handles payroll compliance end to end.