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Magnetic media filing requirements for W-2 forms

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The Social Security Administration will accept the W-2 data only on specific types of media:
  • 900-2400' 1/2" round reel
    9 track at either 1600 or 6250 BPI
  • 3480/3480E or 3490/3490E cartridge tapes
    18 track at 38 KBI
  • 3 1/2" diskettes created under MS-DOS double density or high density operating system format

Karmak may be able to help prepare your electronic W-2 data for the Social Security Administration. For more information about this service, e-mail Gary Smith at Karmak’s Springfield office or call him at 1-800-865-8991.

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