ezW2
Accounting & finance software
Professional tax software
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$49.00 per installation per year
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What is ezW2
ezW2 is a desktop tax compliance application focused on preparing U.S. payroll and information returns such as W-2, 1099, and related transmittal forms. It is typically used by small businesses, accountants, and payroll administrators to generate recipient copies and electronic files for filing with federal and state agencies. The product emphasizes form-centric workflows and local installation rather than operating as a broader accounting or practice-management suite.
Form-focused compliance workflows
The product centers on W-2/1099 preparation tasks, including data entry, validation, and generation of print-ready forms and e-file outputs. This narrow scope can reduce setup overhead compared with broader business suites that bundle CRM, projects, and invoicing. It fits organizations that primarily need year-end and periodic information return preparation rather than full accounting.
Desktop deployment option
ezW2 runs as locally installed software, which can suit teams that prefer on-premises operation and local control of files. This can be useful in environments with limited internet connectivity or strict internal policies around cloud storage. It also avoids dependency on a browser-based interface for core form preparation.
Targets small-business filing needs
The product is oriented toward smaller organizations that need to produce W-2/1099 forms without implementing a full ERP or all-in-one business platform. It supports common compliance outputs used by employers and payers. This positioning can make it easier to adopt for a single-purpose tax filing workflow.
Limited broader finance coverage
ezW2 is not positioned as a general ledger, AP/AR, billing, or expense management system. Organizations looking for end-to-end accounting and finance workflows typically need additional software and integrations. This can create duplicate data entry between payroll/tax forms and accounting records.
Not a practice management suite
Compared with business platforms that include client portals, proposals, project tracking, and CRM, ezW2 focuses on tax form production. Firms that manage many clients may need separate tools for engagement management, document workflows, and client communications. This can increase operational complexity for accounting practices.
Vendor details hard to verify
Publicly verifiable corporate information for the product’s current seller (e.g., definitive legal entity name, headquarters, and social profiles) is not consistently available from authoritative sources. This makes due diligence harder for buyers that require validated vendor governance data. Prospective customers may need to confirm ownership, support channels, and compliance commitments directly with the vendor.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free Trial | $0 | 30-day free trial; trial watermark on printed/PDF forms; e-filing and file import/export disabled; no email or credit card required. |
| Paper Form Version, Single User | $49 per year | Removes trial watermark; paper form printing only; supports unlimited companies and employees; SSA‑approved laser substitute printing. |
| E‑File Version, Single User | $99 per year | Adds PDF output, data import/export, self‑efiling (generate e‑file submissions) and in‑app efile service; SSA‑approved. |
| Paper Form + E‑File Network Version | $119 (starting for 2 users; site lists: 2 users $119, 3 users $149, 4 users $179, 5 users $209, 10 users $359, 15 users $509) | Multi‑user/network support; enables PDF printing and e‑file; data sharing across users. |
Usage-based add-on — W2 & 1099 E-File Service (add-on to e-File Version): Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go Free tier/trial: Not indicated for e-file credits (service is paid per form) Example costs / volume tiers:
- 1–20 forms: $1.99 per form
- 21–100 forms: $1.49 per form
- 101–200 forms: $1.19 per form
- 201–500 forms: $0.99 per form
- 501–1000 forms: $0.68 per form
- 1001+ forms: Get a Quote Discount options: Volume pricing (per-form cost decreases as quantity increases)
Notes: All pricing details taken from the vendor's official product pages; the e-file service is described on the site as an add-on to the E-File Version of ezW2.
