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Leverage a curated library of guides and resources to prepare, file, and deliver W-2s, 1099s, and other year-end forms—on time and with confidence.

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Mastering Year-End Forms: Tips for a Smooth Filing Process

Perfect your W-2 and 1099 preparation, and streamline data management for a smooth, compliant year-end.

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6 Expert Tips for Year-End Payroll Tax Reporting

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2026 HR & Tax Calendar

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Get Expert Help During Year-End Power Sessions

A webinar series created to help make filing season faster, simpler, and stress-free.

Each 30-minute webinar dives into a key piece of the process, from preparation and filing to W-2s, 1099s, and final wrap-up. Whether you’re looking for step-by-step checklists or compliance clarity, these sessions are built to deliver practical takeaways in less time than a coffee break.

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Upcoming Power Session • November 6 • 2pm ET

Your 2025 Year-End Gameplan

Start year-end right with a clear checklist and plan.

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Upcoming Power Session • November 20 • 2pm ET

Year-End Filing Essentials

What you need to know about key filing rules.

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Upcoming Power Session • December 4 • 2pm ET

All About W-2s

Practical tips to prep and file W-2s accurately.

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Upcoming Power Session • December 18 • 2pm ET

The 1099 Deep Dive

Master the different 1099 forms and file with ease.

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Upcoming Power Session • January 8 • 2pm ET

Ask the Greenshades Experts

Your year-end questions, answered live by experts.

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Upcoming Power Session • January 22 • 2pm ET

Year-End Wrap-Up & Reminders

Close out year-end with confidence.


File Year-End Forms with Confidence

Purpose: Reports employee wages and the taxes withheld during the year to both the IRS and employees.
Deadlines: (Requirements can vary by form type)
  • To recipients:  February 2, 2026
  • To SSA: February 2, 2026

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5 Things to Know About the W-2

Prep Your Data
The 941 and the W-2

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All About the W-2G

Purpose: Reports payments made to non-employees (such as contractors, vendors, or freelancers).
Deadlines: (There are multiple types of 1099s with different rules and deadlines - this is general guidance)
  • To recipients: February 2, 2026
  • To IRS: March 31, 2026

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The Difference Between the 1099-NEC and MISC

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Get Ready for 1099 Forms

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Guide to Filing 1099s
Purpose: Reports quarterly federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare taxes withheld from employees’ pay.
Deadlines: (These are the deadlines that fall in tax year 2026)
  • To IRS: February 2 (reporting Q4 2025), April 30 (reporting Q1 2026), July 31 (reporting Q2 2026), November 2 (reporting Q3 2026)
Know the 900 Forms

Understanding Form 940 and 941

Prep Your Data
Reconciling W-2s and 941s

Master 941 Reporting
Perfecting Quarter-End Payroll Tax Reporting
Purpose: Reports employer-provided health coverage information to the IRS and employees.
Deadlines: (These are the deadlines that fall in tax year 2026)
  • To recipients: March 2, 2026
  • To IRS: March 31, 2026
Did you know?

You may now provide Form 1095-C upon request rather than automatically furnishing it to employees. (Note: Some states may still require direct distribution of 1095-Cs.)

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Master Year-End Forms

 

There are many other forms due for year-end filing. 

  • Forms 1042
  • Forms 1098
  • And more
Check Filing Requirements

How to and When to File Certain Files

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Get Your Copy of Greenshades 2026 HR & Tax Calendar

 

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