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www.1099Express.com
1099 Express.com offers two separate programs — 1099 Express and W-2 Express. 1099 Express supports preparation of all Form(s) 1098s, 1099s, 5498s, W2-G, and supports the combined Federal/State Filing Program. W-2 Express supports preparation of Form(s) W-2 and W-3. Both programs run under Windows 95/98/2000/NT/ME/XP.
1099 Express is $199 for the first year and $95 for subsequent years. W-2 Express is $149 for the first year and $95 for subsequent years. Discounts on multiple license copies are available, as well.
USABILITY/NAVIGATION
1099 Express and W-2 Express feature a spreadsheet-like user interface with the look and feel of Excel. These programs are not templates, though. They are stand-alone programs that operate on their own.
As stated, both programs open to a spreadsheet-like user interface, which lists payees and a toolbar with icons, featuring sortable columns for each line on the selected tax form (1099, W-2, etc.). Although the screen is crowded, it does lend itself to a full and complete view of all data, without having to actually open the applicable form. It should also be noted that individual columns can be resized to view client-specific data more easily.
Client/Payer information is entered directly into a tabbed on-screen window. Navigation is via the Tab or Enter key. Users can access and edit existing clients, open a different one or add new clients. When a company data file is selected, payee records appear, line by line, in the spreadsheet listing. Double-clicking a particular line opens the payee record to the applicable form.
Data entry is performed via direct entry into an on-screen rendition of actual forms, a feature that enables new users to quickly learn the programs' methodology. 1099 Express and W-2 Express provide solid features, including an audit report, search tools, the ability to print on plain or preprinted paper, and the ability to copy and paste data directly from external spreadsheets. Toolbar icons include mouse-over information that helps new or infrequent users find appropriate functions.
REPORTING & IMPORT/EXPORT CAPABILITIES
1099 Express and W-2 Express feature the ability to import data directly from Excel spreadsheets. Spreadsheet data can also be copied and pasted. The programs can also import from other Excel-supported files, including QuickBooks, Access, Dbase, fixed and delimited text files. Magnetic media data files produced by other programs may be imported into 1099 Express by a mere click on the File menu, ala "Open IRS File."
The "copy and paste" method allows the user to retrieve data from QuickBooks, Access and Peachtree — from any program that can save data to an Excel format. Both programs contain sample Excel spreadsheets to assist users with getting up to speed on the file import process. 1099 Express and W-2 Express report import data errors and allow editing directly on-screen.
New for 2006 is the ability to import 1099 information for QuickBooks users via Print Capture. 1099 Express captures the printed output by allowing the user to select a special software printer in the printers list. Then, instead of printing the applicable Form 1099, the information is captured by 1099 Express. Information captured can be edited, e-filed, printed on blank paper or filed as corrected 1099s.
Both programs support Windows-compatible printers and can be used to print on preprinted forms or via IRS-approved laser-generated forms on plain paper.
SUPPORT FOR PAPERLESS TRANSMISSION
1099 Express and W-2 Express both support electronic filing with the SSA and the IRS. Each program guides users through the process of creating electronic files and uploading the files.
HELP/TRAINING
1099 Express utilizes a "back of the book" Help Index, production-focused Help capabilities such as mouse-over information, right-click menus for cutting and pasting, and traditional telephone support. Sample data files are provided to assist new users in learning program processes. Free traditional telephone support is also included.