How to Quickly Upload FIRE-Formatted (EFW2) W-2 Files to the SSA with TaxZerone 

Do you have SSA-formatted wage file (EFW2) and are looking for a service provider to e-file it and mail employee copies of the W-2? TaxZerone has the solution. 

Our platform makes e-filing fast, secure, and easy, allowing you to submit your W-2 electronically without worrying about manually entering all your employees’ information.  

Follow our step-by-step guide to import your EFW2 file, review your records, and submit it correctly to the SSA. 

Step-by-Step: Upload EFW2 File 

Step 1: Sign In or Create Your FREE TaxZerone Account 

• New to TaxZerone? Click Sign Up to create your account in just a few minutes. 
• Returning user? Click Sign In to access your dashboard. 

Step 2: Go to Import Section  

• Navigate to Import on your dashboard and click Upload EFW2 File (as indicated in the screenshot). 

Step 3: Upload Your File 

• Choose your .TXT EFW2 file from your computer. 
• TaxZerone will automatically check the file for errors and missing information. 

Note: Once your file successfully validates, TaxZerone will show an upload summary page. Any errors found will be highlighted so that you are able to review and rectify them prior to submission. 

Step 4: Upload summary Page 

• If your uploaded EFW2 (.TXT) file is in error, the error count will be shown in the top-right corner. Check and correct the original file, then re-upload the corrected file to continue. 
  (✅ If your file is error-free, it will be flagged as valid, and you can proceed to the next step without modification.) 

Note: If employer details are missing, click ‘Incomplete Employer’, enter the required information (such as Employer Name, EIN, and Address), and then select ‘Save & Continue’. 

• Click ‘Go To Review’ to review a particular business, or ‘Go To Dashboard’ to go back to the main dashboard. 

Step 5: Review Employee Records 

• Verify all the employee information, such as wages, tax withholdings, and state, to check for accuracy prior to going to final submission. 

Note: Select any service you require, i.e., State filing, Postal mailing, or Electronic delivery. You may transmit recipient copies electronically or by mail. In case state filing is necessary, TaxZerone may also file the required state forms. 

Step 6: Payment and E-Filing 
Provide your payment details, then click “Pay & E-File” to securely submit your forms to the SSA.