Generating the EFW2 Workfile

Access the EFW2/ EFW2 State Electronic Filing Setup/Build Revisions form by selecting Mag Media Setup from the Row menu.

Note: You must generate this workfile (Federal EFW2) before you generate any state W-2 electronic filing workfiles.

Transmitter Company Address

Enter a code that identifies the address book number of the company, organization, fund, or other reporting entity. The company code must already exist in the Company Constants table (F0010) and must identify a reporting entity that has a complete balance sheet. At this level, you can have intercompany transactions.

Note: You can use company 00000 for default values such as dates and automatic accounting instructions. However, you cannot use company 00000 for transaction entries.

Return Address Number

Enter the Address Book Number of the person or company to which the electronic filing should be returned if problems occur.

Add Versions

Enter the EFW2 Version for electronic filing.

Electronic File Name

Enter the name of the electronic file that the system uses to store the file in the path specified in the Electronic File Directory Path processing option in the Year-End Workbench program (P07810).

Note: If you want to use the file name from the export folder for the new file, leave the electronic file name field blank.When you enter the same electronic file name during subsequent submission, the system appends the data to the existing data in the file.

Note: Contact the system administrator for information about copying the workfile to an accepted type of media or submitting the file electronically.