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800-536-1099
www.1099-etc.com
1099-Etc features a modular design with the W-2/1099 Forms Filer, Laser Generation Option, E-File Direct Filing, A-T-F Payroll and Forms-Etc. Advanced Micro Solutions also has a service bureau called E-Filing Services, which can provide user support from electronic filing to complete W-2/1099 preparation and filing services.
The Laser Generation option supports printing of Employer/Payer and Employee/Recipient copies on plain white paper, eliminating the need to buy preprinted forms. Paper filers will still need to purchase Copy A of Form(s) 1099 and 1096, while those who transmit their files electronically need not purchase preprinted forms. E-File Direct Filing prepares electronic files for submission to the IRS and SSA. A-T-F Payroll allows users to process either live or after-the-fact payroll. Payroll data is transferred to quarterly state/federal employment forms and annual W-2s and 1099s. Forms-Etc is a simple forms filler that complements A-T-F Payroll.
Like a handy pocketknife, W-2/1099 Forms Filer is a compliance workhorse, supporting all versions of Form 1099, 1098, Form(s) W-2, W-2C, W-2G, W-3, W-3C, 1042S, 1096, 5498, and 5498-MSA. It also prepares Form(s) 943 and annual withholding and information returns for Puerto Rico. Form(s) 941, 944, 940, along with all individual state quarterly forms, is supported by the A-T-F Payroll and the Forms-Etc modules.
As you might expect, W-2/1099 Forms Filer interacts with the optional modules — most importantly for laser generation and e-filing. The base W-2/1099 Filer program costs $75. Additional pricing is as follows: Laser Generated Printing costs $75; the Payroll option costs $105; The E-File Direct option (unlimited number of forms) costs $105; Forms-Etc costs $45; and E-File Services are variable.
USABILITY/NAVIGATION
All of the 1099-Etc modules are accessible via a common conventional Windows interface that is pleasant to the eye. The program creates a screen image in which data may be directly entered on-screen into a form-facsimile. The user interface consists of click-to-choose menus with pull-down sub-menus across the top for easy access to choice of module, payer/client information, selection of forms and other program routines.
The program's learning curve is fast, as detailed data entry is performed onto the screen images, which are look-a-likes of actual forms. Payer data is automatically populated on forms. Users can edit, modify or override on-the-fly.
On-screen movement is via the Tab, Enter and arrow keys. The Tab key moves sequentially from top-left to bottom-right, while the Enter key moves to the next "logical" field. The ability to recalculate taxes withheld is also available by function key. The program can check field data, warn of possible problems and include the duplication of identification numbers.
1099-Etc includes the ability to set up templates, which can be used to automatically complete form information for common data shared by payers or employees, such as city/state, etc. 1099-Etc prints forms individually or in batch, and includes client letters, list/reports and mailing labels.
REPORTING & IMPORT/EXPORT CAPABILITIES
1099-Etc has strong import capabilities. Users can access the Import Assistant Menu, which is built into 1099-Etc. The Import Assistant Menu supports importing of data from a variety of sources, such as tab-delimited text files, QuickBooks PRN files and W-2/1099 magnetic media files. 1099-Etc can also import data from WinFiler, Newport Wave, CFS, DKP, EG Systems, DacEasy, and Quick and Easy.
1099-Etc can export to text files, produce summary reports, export data in worksheet formats, and also provide hash totals of SSN and TIN data.
SUPPORT FOR PAPERLESS TRANSMISSION
1099-Etc's E-Filing option produces files for uploading of data to the SSA and IRS websites. Users receive walk-through assistance on how to transmit information via electronic upload. The E-File module also offers the E-Filer Services, which is a pay-per-return system and service bureau, providing the user with the option to outsource filing, printing and mailing of recipient forms.
HELP/TRAINING
1099-Etc includes an Electronic Manual, Help Files, FAQs and technical support via telephone, fax and e-mail. The Help utility provides menu-specific, context-sensitive, and line-specific Help functions while in data entry. Users can also access the provided link within the programs to Advanced Micro's website where they can access the electronic manual and FAQs as well as download program updates.