FAQ

Get answers to commonly-asked questions about Discount Efile4Biz.

Have questions before creating an account? We can help!

FAQs are shown below, with common pre-filing questions and answers. 

The Knowledgebase is also linked below for questions AFTER you have created an account and are int he process of filing. 

FAQ: Sales and General Information

Discount Efile simplifies filing W2, 1099, 1095, 1098.

Our easy online solution eliminates the need to print and mail forms to recipients. Using a streamlined process, it takes the guesswork out of 1099 & W2 filing, and makes it easier than ever.

There’s no software to download and no forms to purchase.

Simply register an account and begin entering your tax form information. You only pay when you submit the forms. So you can work on them now, and pay for them later.

With any software, you do most of the work figuring it out, then printing forms and stuffing envelopes.

But with Discount Efile, all you do is upload your data, and print, mail, and efile for you.

Plus, you can access your data from anywhere!

Discount Efile is a website for small businesses to easily and securely efile 1099 and W2 forms, and instantly mail recipient copies in just a few mouse clicks.

It is the fastest way to file W-2 forms, new 1099-NEC forms, 1099-MISC and other 1099 forms, plus 1098, 1042-S and 1095 forms. We can also handle Corrections for many forms, and let you automatically e-file W3 and 1096 forms, even if you’re mailing Copy A forms yourself.

You enter or import your data online and we e-file with the IRS or SSA and mail copies to recipients.

You do not have to buy and fill out paper forms. You do not have to install software.

Discount Efile is a partner of Efile4Biz, an approved IRS e-file for Business Provider.

You are charged per form filed, with volume discounts starting at just 11 forms. The price-per-form ranges from about $1 to about $5.

You have the options of E-file Only or having us print and mail recipient copies.

You are not charged until forms are submitted. You can set up all of your data for free!

Should you find an error after submitting your order, correction services are also available.

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If you use QuickBooks, there is a ‘connector’ app that will automatically import your data.

You an also export your data from nearly any accounting software, and use our template spreadsheet to format it correctly, the import it into the system.

Manual data entry is also an option! With a simple, intuitive interface, simply type in payer and recipient information.

You can start filing as soon as we release the current year’s forms, typically November 1.

You do not have to wait until January to file your forms.

Create an account for free today, start setting up payer and recipient data, and only pay when you submit forms for filing.

W2, 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC Forms must be submitted to by 12:00pm EST on January 31, to be postmarked and e-filed by the deadline.

Other 1099 forms have different filing date requirements. Please refer to the knowledgebase or reach out to support for details.

Discount Efile services include:

  • Printing and mailing to the recipient via first-class mail (or e-delivery based on the recipient’s preference)
  • E-filing with the IRS or SSA
  • 1096 or W3 Transsmittal efiling
  • Confirmation messages at each step of the process
  • Printable PDF copies for state/local filings or for your records

In addition, your payer and recipient data is saved year over year to make future filings even easier.

There will never be software to download, update charges to incur or worry that forms are out of date. We instantly have you covered.

Recipients should receive their copies within 5-7 business days after mailing.

Orders placed on or before 10 a.m. EST on the filing deadline will be processed and mailed by the deadline.

Starting mid February, forms are processed every Monday morning and postmarked within 3 business days of processing.

Yes. You can add an unlimited number of payers and recipients under a single account.

When filing a form, simply select the payer and recipient from the drop-down boxes on the form. All contact information will be filled in automatically.

This is great for tax and accounting professionals!

Your data is encrypted using the strongest encryption program available, recommended by the federal government.

We use the information you provide only for the purpose of processing your forms.

We do not sell or share your information with anyone unless required by law, even if you no longer use our services. Please refer to our Privacy Policy and rest assured that your data is in good hands.

Yes! We have an extensive knowledgebase available to answer many technical and account-related questions.

Technical support is available for users who have already set up a free account.

Login to your account to access technical support.

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