ezW2 2026 Adds Integrated E-Filing for W-2 and 1099 Forms

Halfpricesoft.com has launched ezW2 2026, a software update aimed at simplifying federal tax form preparation for small businesses gearing up for the 2027 tax season. The Redmond, Washington-based company says the new release consolidates preparation of W-2, W-3, 1099-NEC, and 1096 forms within a single integrated platform.

The addition of built-in e-filing capabilities is the headline feature of the 2026 edition, reducing the steps small-business owners and payroll administrators traditionally navigate when submitting wage and contractor payment records to the IRS. Integrated e-filing tools have become increasingly important as the IRS has expanded electronic submission requirements for employers filing larger volumes of information returns.

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Small businesses represent a core user base for desktop-based tax form software, particularly those without dedicated payroll departments or enterprise-level accounting systems. Products that bundle multiple form types into one workflow can reduce both software costs and the margin for data-entry errors across separate applications.

The 2026 software release positions Halfpricesoft ahead of the January deadlines that govern W-2 and 1099-NEC submissions, giving payroll staff several months to onboard the new tool before year-end processing begins. No pricing details were disclosed in the announcement.

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