Innovation Never Sleeps at TaxBandits See what’s new in TaxBandits, and how we continue to make your filing process easier. Timeline 2025 July June May April March Feb Jan 2024 July 2025 July Form W-2 Auto Tax Calculation Save time preparing your W-2s Preparing W-2 forms in TaxBandits is faster and more accurate with automatic Social Security and Medicare tax calculations. Instead of manually entering amounts, TaxBandits calculates them from your wage details. This reduces the chance of calculation errors, saves you time, and ensures your W-2s meet IRS requirements right away. Learn More. June Hosted W-9 Page Get W-9s through a secure public link Every business (payer) now gets a secure public URL to collect W-9 forms from multiple recipients. You can embed the link on your website, send it directly to the recipients, or generate a QR code to share. All submissions are securely tracked and stored in your TaxBandits account, keeping W-9s accurate and organized for filing. Learn More. Option to Upload Completed W-9/W-8 Forms Turn existing W-9/W-8s into digital data Already have W-9 or W-8 forms on file? Upload them directly into TaxBandits and let our AI extract the details into our system. You can use this information (saved in your Address Book) for year-end filings as needed. Learn More. TaxBandits W-9/W-8 Chrome Extension Request W-9s without leaving the page you’re on The W-9 Chrome extension integrates into your daily workflow to let you request, collect, and manage forms while working with your recipient or payer data online. Learn More. Free USPS Address Validation Ensure forms reach the right address every time Incorrect addresses may result in late or lost recipient copy delivery. That’s why TaxBandits ensures that every address entered is verified against the USPS database at no cost, so that recipient copies reach the right destination the first time. Learn More. Smart Review Catch errors before you file Smart Review audits your forms before submission, flagging potential compliance issues and suggesting fixes. By catching mistakes early, you save time, avoid costly rejections, and file with the confidence of knowing your returns are accurate. Learn More. Custom Reports Get insights that match your workflow TaxBandits has introduced the following reports in addition to its existing suite of reports: Payer Address Verification Report Not Filed Payers Report Recipient Address Verification Report Payer Status Summary Report Recipient TIN Matching Report State Filing Report Rejected Forms Report Recipient Filing Status Report Learn More. Tailored Tax Pro Onboarding Onboard faster as a tax professional When creating your PRO account, you’ll be guided through a simplified onboarding process. By choosing your filer type and entering key details upfront, your account is tailored to your needs and lets you quickly start filing. Learn More. No Cost Corrections for W-2 State Filings Correct W-2s without added costs If your original W-2s were filed with TaxBandits, you can make state corrections at no additional charge. Even if they were filed elsewhere, you can still make corrections at a standard fee—helping you keep your records accurate. Learn More. Integration with Karbon Accounting Software Connect Karbon to save time on data entry If you have an account with Karbon accounting software, you can easily connect it with TaxBandits to automatically import your client data. This eliminates manual data entry, reduces errors, and speeds up your filing process. Learn More. Branded Client Portal for 94x Signature Offer clients a seamless e-signing experience Give your clients a professional experience with a branded portal where they can log in, review their 94x returns, e-sign 8453-EMP, and communicate securely with your team—all under your firm’s branding. Bulk Download Option for 94x Forms Download multiple forms with one click Save time by downloading multiple 941 or 940 returns at once, and organize your downloads by grouping by business or form type. This new feature helps you keep your tax records neat and accessible when you need them. Multi-E-Sign Option for 94x Forms Complete your signature process in just a few steps Send e-signature requests for multiple 94x forms to different clients in a single step. Once your clients have signed, you can review and apply your e-signature across all those returns at once—eliminating repetitive steps and saving valuable time. Learn More. May Personalized Client Emails Make client emails recognizable and professional Customize the “From” name and email address on client communications. This helps clients easily recognize your emails, improves open rates, and keeps your brand front and center in every interaction. Learn More. Flexible PDF Download Options for Clients Let your clients download their form copies the way they prefer In the Client Portal, you can enable your clients to download all their tax forms in a single consolidated PDF for easy recordkeeping and streamlined recipient distribution. New Reports Spot gaps and risks with new reports TaxBandits’ four powerful new reports are designed to give you better visibility, improve data accuracy, and support smarter filing decisions: Payer status summary report Payer address verification report Recipient address verification report Recipient TIN matching report Learn More. No Cost Amendments for 94x Forms Correct your errors on 941 returns at no additional cost When mistakes happen, we’ve got you covered. You can now stay IRS compliant by quickly amending your 94x returns (941, 940, 945) filed through TaxBandits at no additional cost. April Bulk Corrections for 1099-DIV Correct multiple 1099-DIVs at once Bulk correction makes fixing 1099-DIV forms much faster. Instead of editing them one by one, you can update multiple records using a CSV file—saving you valuable time. Own File Upload for Bulk 1099-INT Filing Eliminate manual entry and ensure faster submission Instead of entering data manually, upload your own CSV file for 1099-INT returns. Map your data to the respective fields, review the summary, and continue filing in minutes—making high-volume filing easier and more accurate. March Ready Return Option for Form 941 File your current quarter’s 941 faster If you filed your prior quarter’s Form 941 with TaxBandits, your current quarter return will be pre-filled automatically. Just review, update where needed, and e-file—cutting down on prep time. Learn More. Bulk Corrections for 1099-SA, 1099-S, 1099-C, and 1099-INT Correct your 1099s easily through a CSV file In addition to existing forms, the bulk correction option is expanded to Forms 1099-SA, 1099-S, 1099-C, and 1099-INT. You can export accepted 1099 filings as a CSV, make corrections directly in the file, and upload it back to TaxBandits. This streamlined process lets you fix multiple records at once and complete corrections much faster than handling each form individually. Correction Support for 1042-S, 1099-Q, and 1098-E Fix your errors quickly and ensure compliance TaxBandits supports e-filing of corrections for these forms in addition to existing forms. With correction support built into the same platform where you file, you can resolve mistakes quickly and keep your compliance process consistent without relying on outside workarounds. E-filing Support for 1098-F, 1099-QA, and 8027 Stop switching platforms—file all your IRS forms in one place In addition to the existing suite of forms, TaxBandits supports e-filing for Forms 1098-F, 1099-QA, and 8027. With more forms covered, you can handle a wide range of compliance requirements from a single platform, saving time and keeping your filing process consistent. Enhanced Bulk Upload for Form 1042-S Efficient data import, faster e-filing You can now upload the 1042-S data, either using your own file or our standard CSV template. This flexibility makes high-volume 1042-S filing for multiple recipients across payers easier to handle. February New Report for Forms Accepted with Errors / Rejected Quickly identify and fix filing issues These reports highlight 1099 forms that were accepted with errors and the 1099/W-2 forms that were rejected by the IRS/SSA or state agencies. With clear insights, you can correct and resubmit quickly, reducing turnaround times. Learn More. Correction Support for 5498 Series, 3921, 3922, 1099-SA, 1099-LTC, and 1099-A Fix your errors quickly and ensure compliance TaxBandits supports e-filing of corrections for these forms in addition to existing forms. With correction support built into the same platform where you file, you can resolve mistakes quickly and keep your compliance process consistent without relying on outside workarounds. Bulk Corrections for W-2 and 1099-MISC Correct your forms easily through a CSV file You can export accepted filings as a CSV, make corrections directly in the file, and upload it back to TaxBandits. This streamlined process lets you fix multiple records at once and complete corrections much faster than handling each form individually. January Correction Support for 1099-OID, 1098, and 1099-R Fix your errors easily and ensure compliance TaxBandits supports e-filing of corrections for these forms in addition to existing forms. With correction support built into the same platform where you file, you can resolve mistakes quickly and keep your compliance process consistent without relying on outside workarounds. 2024 July Enhanced Client Portal Give clients a branded, professional experience The client portal has been upgraded to give you more control and flexibility. You can customize the portal with your firm’s branding, making it a seamless extension of your business. This enhancement improves how you exchange documents, request signatures, and share filings with clients—offering them a more professional, trustworthy experience while keeping their compliance simple. Learn More. Enhanced Team Management Work smarter with role-based team management TaxBandits' Team Management feature allows tax professionals to streamline tax filing processes by collaborating with team members and assigning roles with varying levels of access and responsibility. This increases reporting efficiency by enabling team members to understand their responsibilities. Learn More. New Distribution Method: Postal Mailing + Online Access Never worry about missed recipient copy deliveries Our enhanced distribution option combines postal mailing with secure online access. Recipients get physical copies when needed, plus lifetime online access to download their forms. This dual method helps recipients get their copies, reducing delivery issues and support requests. Learn More. Enhanced Online Access Fewer lost forms, more peace of mind The online access provides recipients with lifetime access to a secure online portal, allowing them to view and download their form copies at any time. Learn More. New Data Import Options Reduce manual entry and filing errors You have more ways to import tax data: upload CSV files, connect Google Sheets, or copy and paste directly. Bulk uploads are simplified, and you can add or edit payer/recipient details while filling forms—making the filing process faster and more accurate. Welcome Dashboard Start faster with clear next steps A redesigned dashboard greets you at sign-in with quick links to your most common actions. Whether it’s filing a form, requesting a W-9, or managing clients and team members, you can get where you need to go right away. Enhanced Form Summary Review everything before you submit The Form Summary page separates federal, state, and recipient copy distribution into dedicated tabs. This gives you a clearer view of your filing progress and ensures nothing gets overlooked before submission. 1099/W-2 ‘All Payers’ Dashboard Track every payer in one place A centralized dashboard displays filing activity across all payers in your account. You can quickly see which forms are submitted or pending, along with the last modified date—helping you stay organized and informed at a glance. 1099/W-2 Individual Payer Dashboard Get detailed visibility for each payer You have a dedicated dashboard for each payer to manage their filings. You can easily view submitted and unsubmitted forms, making it simpler to stay on top of client-specific filing needs and deadlines.