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At a Glance
What is the Best W-2 Software for Universities?
Universities have unique payroll complexity with faculty, staff, graduate assistants, and student workers. The best W-2 software for universities handles diverse employee types with proper wage categorization, benefits reporting, and multi-campus filing.
BoomTax provides enterprise-grade W-2 filing for higher education. Our platform handles any employee volume with bulk processing, validation, and IRS e-filing.
Why Universities Choose BoomTax
- Employee Types: Faculty, staff, GAs, student workers.
- Multi-Campus: Handle multiple locations.
- Benefits Reporting: Tuition remission, retirement.
- FICA Exemptions: Student worker exceptions.
- IRS E-Filing: Direct electronic submission.
- Employee Delivery: Bulk print, mail, or electronic delivery.
University W-2 Reporting
Employee Types
- Faculty: Professors, lecturers
- Staff: Administrative, support
- Graduate Assistants: TAs, RAs
- Student Workers: Work-study, hourly
Special Considerations
- Tuition Remission: Taxable benefits
- FICA Exemption: Student workers
- Stipends: Fellowship payments
- Housing: Faculty housing benefits
Key Features for Universities
- HR System Integration: Import from Banner, Workday, etc.
- Multi-Entity Support: Affiliated institutions.
- FICA Handling: Proper exemption tracking.
- State Filing: All state requirements.
- Correction Support: W-2c filing.
All Features Included
Purchasing any BoomTax package will give you everything you need to complete your filing.
This includes:
- Federal E-File
- State E-File (ACA and 1099 CF/SF)
- Recipient Copy Download as PDF
- Official IRS Copy Download as PDF
- Unlimited Corrections
Bulk Import
Import many companies in one spreadsheet to simplify data input.
Data Validation
We validate your data against hundreds of IRS rules.
Hands Off E-File
No IRS registration or testing required.
Free Corrections
Make as many changes as needed for free.
How University W-2 Filing Works
Import Your Data
You can import your data as Excel, XML, or use files from popular payroll providers like QuickBooks, UKG, ADP, and many more.
Step-By-Step Wizard
We walk you through the process with no complicated jargon. You can also live chat with a real person as you work on your filing for hands-on help.
E-File & Mail Employee Copies
Once your data is loaded, you can e-file and distribute employee copies in minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
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BoomTax and its affiliates do not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, and accounting advisors prior to engaging in any transaction.