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Online |
Excel Mapping |
| How to enter data? |
Enter data directly, completely online |
Prepare data in Excel, then map the coloumns online |
| Data e-filed to IRS? |
Yes |
Yes |
| Data e-filed to State? |
Yes, if State is part of Fed/State combined e-file program |
Yes, if State is part of Fed/State combined e-file program |
| E-file status? |
Online |
Online |
| How to print copies? |
Online, after checkout |
Download PDF copies after checkout |
| Cost? (e-file charge is the same for all) |
Based on number of forms, volume discount |
E-file charge and PDF file charge separately, print/mail options |
| Generally used for? |
One at a time, small number of forms (<30, e.g.) |
Hundreds or thousands of forms in an Excel worksheet |
| Pros? |
Simple, direct, no software to download, file to upload, etc. |
Easy for many forms, print/mail service options |
| Cons? |
Manual data entry, not ideal for large number of records |
Need data in Excel, .txt or .csv format |
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Online |
Excel Mapping |
