1. US Payroll Year-End Processing Guide
  2. Understanding How to Setup Next Numbers for W-2s

Understanding How to Setup Next Numbers for W-2s

Setting up next numbers for W-2s instructs the system to assign individual control numbers to each W-2. This setup creates an audit trail for the W-2s. Before you begin year-end processing, verify that next numbers exist for system 07 for these fields:

  • W-2 Control

  • W-2 Transaction Count

Important: If you do not set up next numbers for W-2 processing, the system will not generate W-2 forms when you submit the workfile build for processing.