W2 Processing Checklist

Before Processing W-2 Forms

  1. Your Horizon software should be updated before processing W-2 Forms
    1. Payroll program should be Version 16.201.26.2 or later
  2. Determine if health care coverage needs reported on W-2 forms
  3. Determine if electronic submission is required
    1. Review the state and federal requirements
    2. Most Horizon customers should submit electronically to the IRS and to the State of Pennsylvania.
  4. Review employee social security number for accuracy
  5. All checks and/or corrections that will be dated in 2024 need completed before processing W-2 forms
  6.  If two different people submit W-2’s and 1099 to MYPATH – You must submit both the W-2 and the 1099 data before completing the REV-1667

Gather This Information and have ready for processing!

  1. Company Federal EIN #
  2. Company main contact person
  3. Pin number: The Pin Number is part of your login ID for the SSA.gov Business Services Online website Log In to Online Services (ssa.gov)
  4. Login ID for SSA Business Services Online
  5. If you do not have a SSA log in please see User Registration Attestation
  6. PA State Tax ID – eight digits
  7. MyPath Login user ID and password
  8. Local Tax/EIT (Berkheimer, etc.) – company account number, login ID and password

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