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What Do I Need to Use ezW2 Direct eFile Feature?

To use the ezW2 direct eFile feature, you need the following:

  1. ezW2 Enterprise Version License - The Enterprise version is required to access the eFile service within ezW2.

  2. eFile W2 Form Credits - You must purchase one eFile credit for each W-2 form you plan to eFile. For example, if you need to eFile 10 forms, you need to purchase 10 eFiling credits.

  3. Free Halfpricesoft Customer Account - A free account is required to upload forms and track submission status through Halfpricesoft's online portal.

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When purchasing eFile forms, you will not receive a license key. The eFile credits are automatically linked to your purchasing email address and become available once you create or sign in to your Halfpricesoft account.

Before eFiling W2 forms with ezW2, ensure you complete all steps in this article.

Downloading and Purchasing ezW2​

You must download and purchase ezW2 to eFile W2 and 1099-nec forms. Download ezW2 from this link. After downloading, purchase ezW2 here. You need the Enterprise version to use the eFile service in ezW2.

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  • eFiling W2 and 1099-NEC forms directly through ezW2 is available ezW2 2025 and all following years.
  • eFiling W2C forms directly through Halfpricesoft is not currently available. This feature will be added in a future update to our ezW2Correction product.

Purchasing W2 eFile Service​

To upload your W2 and 1099-NEC eFiles through Halfpricesoft, you must purchase eFile forms. Purchase here. Buy one eFile form for each W2 you will upload. After purchase, the forms are linked to the purchasing email and become available once you create an account in Halfpricesoft’s online portal. If you already have an account your eFile forms are ready for use.

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If a submission is partially successful (some accepted, others rejected), the rejected forms still count toward your purchased quantity. To resubmit rejected forms, purchase additional eFile forms.

Creating an Account on Halfpricesoft's Online Portal​

To upload eFiles and check submission status, you need an account on Halfpricesoft’s online portal.

If you already have an account, sign in here to monitor submission status and view available eFile forms.

If you don’t have an account, register your email here.

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When registering, use the same email address you used to purchase the eFile forms. The purchasing email, as well as any email associated with it in Halfpricesoft’s Online Portal, can be used to eFile through ezW2.

Video Tutorial

Watch Our Video Guide on How to Submit W2 Forms Using ezW2