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What it is

efile4Biz is a web service for preparing and filing year-end tax forms, including 1099s, W-2s, 1098s, 1042-S, ACA forms, 941, 5498 variants, and W-9. It can send forms electronically to the IRS or SSA, print and mail recipient copies, or provide e-file-only service. It supports corrections for W-2, several 1099 types, 1098, ACA, and 5498 forms. Data imports are available through QuickBooks Online, a QuickBooks Desktop plug-in, Xero API, and an Excel template. The service is aimed at tax professionals and CPAs managing multiple clients, as well as business owners and office managers. Its free Basic plan charges per form when filing; Plus is $149 a year and Premium is $399 a year, with form fees separate. For 1098, 1099, 5498, and W-2 forms, per-form prices depend on quantity and delivery method. State filings add $1 per form per state, and the service covers 29 states. It offers a free trial. The service is web-based.

Spec sheet

What it does
efile4Biz is a cloud service for preparing and submitting 1099, W-2, ACA and related information returns to the IRS or SSA, with optional printing and mailing to recipients.Read 14 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.com
Purpose
efile4Biz provides online filing and delivery services for 1099, W-2, and ACA forms.Read 7 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.com
Security
The security page says data is encrypted in transit and at rest and that MFA is available for account access.Read 7 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.com
Support
Basic includes chat and email support, while Plus and Premium include priority chat and email; callback requests vary by tier.Read 7 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.com
Bulk Excel import
An Excel template provides predefined payer, recipient, form and amount columns for uploading multiple form types.Read 14 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.com
Cloud delivery
The vendor says the service runs online and requires no software download or annual software updates.Read 14 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.com
Company background
The company says it has been in the tax and compliance industries for almost 50 years and has rebranded as Formstax efile4Biz.Read 7 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.com
Company size and headquarters
LinkedIn lists efile4Biz.com in accounting, with 201–500 employees and headquarters in Pompano Beach, Florida.Read 14 Oct 2026 · ca.linkedin.com
Corrections
The service supports corrections for W-2, multiple 1099 types, 1098, ACA and 5498 forms, with a listed $7.95 correction charge.Read 14 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.com
Documentation and support
Help resources include a knowledge base, email support, seasonal live chat and phone support for subscription customers.Read 14 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.com
Encryption and MFA
The security page says data is encrypted in transit and at rest and that users may enable multi-factor authentication.Read 14 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.com
Filing price range
For 1098, 1099, 5498, and W-2 forms, listed per-form prices range from $5.25 to $1.50 for E-File, Print & Mail, $3.40 to $1.00 for E-File Only, and $2.20 to $1.20 for Print & Mail Only, depending on quantity.Read 7 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.com
Filing service
The service can e-file forms with the IRS or SSA and print and mail recipient copies, with e-file-only service also available.Read 7 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.com
Forms supported
The product lists 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, 1099-B, 1099-C, 1099-DIV, 1099-G, 1099-INT, 1099-K, 1099-R, 1099-S, 1098, 1098-T, W-2, 1042-S, 1094-C, 1095-B and 1095-C among its supported forms.Read 14 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.com
Founded year
SourceForge lists efile4Biz as founded in 2013.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sourceforge.net
HIPAA claim
The vendor says its print-and-mail facility follows HIPAA requirements for protected health information in ACA forms.Read 14 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.com
Historical access
Filed data and forms remain available online for up to four years, according to the FAQ.Read 14 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.com
Imports
Import options include QuickBooks Online, a QuickBooks Desktop plug-in, Xero API, and an Excel template.Read 7 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.com
Independent integration listing
TopBusinessSoftware lists QuickBooks Online, Xero, Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel as supported integrations and marks API availability as present.Read 14 Oct 2026 · topbusinesssoftware.com
IRS and SSA authorization
efile4Biz says it holds an IRS Transmitter Control Code and is authorized for IRS FIRE, IRIS, AIR and SSA BSO submissions.Read 14 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.com
Limit: data entry and navigation
Trustpilot reviews mention cumbersome data entry, confusing navigation and difficulty correcting or printing forms.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Limit: off-season support
A one-star Trustpilot reviewer reported no phone assistance; the company replied that off-season support is by email, with live chat during filing season and year-round phone service for subscribers.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Limit: recipient verification surprise
One Trustpilot reviewer said a recipient was surprised when efile4Biz asked personal questions during recipient access.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Multi-payer workflow
One account can contain multiple payer and recipient records, supporting accountants and tax preparers handling several clients.Read 14 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.com
Notable limit
State filings cost an additional $1 per form per state, and reconciliation forms are unavailable on the site.Read 7 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.com
Praise: ease and price
Trustpilot’s review summary repeatedly cites a user-friendly website, quick filing, affordable pricing and saved prior-year information.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Praise: reliability
Recent Trustpilot reviewers describe the service as dependable, straightforward and easy for small-business filings.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Pricing model
Basic account access is free and filing is pay-as-you-go per form; the subscription fee does not include form fees.Read 7 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.com
Public API and SDKs
The publicly described integration is the Xero API import; the opened vendor pages do not provide a general efile4Biz API reference or SDK download.Read 14 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.com
QuickBooks integration
QuickBooks Online Plus and QuickBooks Online Accountant can transfer vendors flagged as 1099 vendors, and a separate desktop plug-in exports 1099 data.Read 14 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.com
Rating on GetApp
0 out of 5 from 0 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on Software Advice
No reviews yet; the listing shows pricing available upon request and identifies free trial and free version fields.Read 14 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Rating on SourceForge
0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · sourceforge.net
Rating on Trustpilot
4.7 out of 5 from 12,189 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Rating on WorthEPenny
3.3 out of 5 from 32 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.worthepenny.com
Rebrand and experience
The about page says the product has been rebranded as Formstax efile4Biz and that the broader business has operated in tax and compliance for almost 50 years.Read 14 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.com
Recipient delivery
Users can select e-file only, print and mail only, or combined e-file, print and mail service.Read 14 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.com
Security certifications
The vendor states that it maintains SOC 2 Type 2 certification and uses third-party audits, penetration tests and vulnerability scans.Read 14 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.com
Security controls
The company says it uses dual data centers, infrastructure redundancies, scheduled security updates, penetration tests, third-party audits, and SOC 2 Type 2 certification.Read 7 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.com
Service bureau
For workloads above 300 forms, the vendor advertises a service bureau that processes filings for the customer.Read 14 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.com
SourceForge product details
SourceForge lists efile4Biz as cloud software with documentation, videos, phone support and online support.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sourceforge.net
Supported forms
Supported forms include 1099s, W-2s, 1098s, 1042-S, ACA forms, 941, 5498 variants, and W-9.Read 7 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.com
Target users
The company describes the service for tax professionals and CPAs managing multiple clients, as well as business owners and office managers.Read 7 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.com
TIN matching
TIN matching is offered pay-as-you-go at $1 per record on Basic, while Plus includes 250 free matches and Premium includes unlimited free matches.Read 14 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.com
Xero integration
A Xero API connection imports 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC data from Xero.Read 14 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.com

Plans and prices

Basic Free 1 user · totals and summary reports · chat and email support · TIN matching $1 each Read 14 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.com
Basic Free Free; pay per form when filing 1 user · Totals and summary reports · Chat and email support · $1 per TIN match Read 7 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.com
1099-NEC e-file, print and mail $5.25, paid once per form for one form Federal e-file · recipient printing and mailing Read 14 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.com
1042-S e-file, print and mail $17.95, paid once per form for 1–10 forms Federal e-file · recipient printing and mailing Read 14 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.com
Plus $149 a year $149/year Up to 10 users · role permissions · payer/recipient export · priority chat and email · 3 callback requests · 250 free TIN matches Read 14 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.com
Plus $149 a year $149/year; form fees are separate Up to 10 users · 250 free TIN matches · Priority chat and email · 3 callback requests Read 7 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.com
Premium $399 a year $399/year Up to 20 users · add users to 30 for $15 each · role permissions · payer/recipient export · priority chat and email · unlimited callbacks · unlimited free TIN matches Read 14 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.com
Premium $399 a year $399/year; form fees are separate Up to 20 users; add users up to 30 for $15/user · Unlimited free TIN matches · Priority chat and email · Unlimited callback requests Read 7 Oct 2026 · efile4biz.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Files electronically with the IRS or SSA.
  • Can print and mail recipient copies.
  • Imports from QuickBooks, Xero, and Excel.
  • Supports corrections for several form types.
  • Basic plan is free.

Limits

  • Filing fees are charged per form.
  • State filings add $1 per form per state.
  • Reconciliation forms are unavailable on the site.
  • State coverage is 29 states.

Who it suits

It suits tax professionals and CPAs managing multiple clients, and business owners or office managers filing year-end forms. Teams can choose among plans with different user limits and support tiers.

efile4Biz in depth

Read the full write-up

efile4Biz is a web-based service for preparing, filing, and delivering a wide range of year-end tax forms. It is best suited to tax professionals, CPAs, and businesses coordinating filings for multiple clients or entities. The strongest case is a single workflow spanning agency submission, corrections, and recipient delivery; variable per-form and state fees make volume planning essential.

Overview

efile4Biz supports 1099s, W-2s, 1098s, 1042-S, ACA forms, Form 941, 5498 variants, and W-9. It can e-file with the IRS or SSA, print and mail recipient copies, or provide either service separately. That combination is practical for employers and practices that do not want to arrange recipient distribution themselves. Correction filing is supported for W-2, several 1099 types, 1098, ACA, and 5498 forms, so the service remains useful after an initial submission requires amendment.

Imports from QuickBooks Online, a QuickBooks Desktop plug-in, the Xero API, and an Excel template can reduce rekeying for common accounting workflows. Coverage is federal and state across 29 states, but reconciliation forms are unavailable, which rules it out for users who need that specific filing category.

efile4Biz says it is an IRS- and SSA-approved provider using its own agency credentials. It also describes encryption in transit and at rest, optional multifactor authentication, dual data centers, redundant infrastructure, scheduled security updates, penetration testing, third-party audits, and SOC 2 Type 2 certification. Those controls are relevant when handling taxpayer data, while the service's state coverage and pricing still require a fit check.

Key features

Filing and delivery choices

Users can combine e-filing with print-and-mail fulfillment or choose only the channel they need. Businesses that already handle recipient distribution can avoid the mailing service, while practices serving clients can outsource both agency filing and copies in one process.

Imports and corrections

The accounting integrations and spreadsheet template accommodate both connected books and batch preparation. Correction support across major listed form families is a meaningful advantage over tools focused only on original returns.

Support

Basic provides chat and email. Plus and Premium add priority chat and email; callback allowances increase from three on Plus to unlimited on Premium.

Pricing

The Basic plan is free, with one user, totals and summary reports, chat and email support, and pay-per-form filing. TIN matching costs $1 per TIN. It is a sensible entry point for occasional filers or a small operation willing to pay as it files, but it does not include a matching allowance or additional seats.

Plus costs $149 per year, with form fees separate. It supports up to 10 users, includes 250 free TIN matches, priority chat and email, and three callback requests. This tier fits a growing practice that needs collaboration and predictable matching capacity without the Premium price.

Premium costs $399 per year, also with separate form fees. It includes up to 20 users, unlimited free TIN matches, priority support, and unlimited callback requests. Additional users can bring the total to 30 at $15 per user. It is aimed at larger teams where matching volume and support access justify the subscription.

For 1098, 1099, 5498, and W-2 forms, quantity-based prices range from $5.25 to $1.50 per form for E-File, Print & Mail; $3.40 to $1.00 for E-File Only; and $2.20 to $1.20 for Print & Mail Only. State filings add $1 per form per state. The free plan and free trial lower the entry barrier, but total spend rises with recipients, states, and delivery choices.

Platforms

efile4Biz runs on the web, making it suitable for teams that need browser access rather than a desktop installation.

Who it's for

Tax professionals and CPAs managing multiple clients gain the most from multi-user plans, imports, broad form coverage, and callback support. Business owners and office managers benefit when one service handles preparation, federal filing, state filing, and recipient mail. It is less suitable for organizations requiring reconciliation forms, states outside its 29-state coverage, or a fixed all-inclusive filing price.

Pros and cons

Pros

Broad form coverage: Supports common 1099 and W-2 work alongside 1098, 1042-S, ACA, 941, 5498, and W-9 filings.

Flexible fulfillment: E-file-only, print-and-mail-only, and combined options match different operational responsibilities.

Correction capability: Covers corrections for several major form families.

Team tiers: Plus and Premium add seats, priority support, and TIN-match allowances.

Cons

Variable total cost: Per-form charges, separate state fees, and separate form fees on paid plans complicate budgeting.

Limited geography: State coverage is 29 states, with another $1 per form per state for state filings.

No reconciliation forms: Users needing that function must choose another service.

Basic is single-user: Collaboration requires the paid tiers.

Alternatives

Compare broader categories in Tax Information Reporting Software and Payroll Tax Software.

TaxBandits is a paid service with a free plan and trial, available on web, mobile, API, and extension platforms; choose it when that wider platform reach and its $19-per-month Basic or $29-per-month Plus plans fit better.

Tax1099 offers web and API access, a free pay-per-form Essential plan, and a $249-per-year Teams plan for collaborative finance work.

Yearli provides web and Windows access, free-to-start Core service, annual subscription terms, filing fees, and quarterly filing support.

CheckMark 1099 Software is a Windows and macOS option with no free plan and a $239-per-year Print Pro plan starting point.

E-File Magic is a paid web and Windows alternative with a free trial.

1042-S Pro is a Windows-focused paid alternative for dedicated 1042-S filing.

1099 Pro is a Windows paid alternative with enterprise plans for large form volumes.

GLACIER is a web-based paid alternative with annual licensing and record-count tiers.

Verdict

Choose efile4Biz if your practice or business needs browser-based preparation, IRS and SSA filing, recipient delivery, imports, and corrections across many form types. Look elsewhere if reconciliation forms, broader state coverage, or a simpler all-in price matters more than its flexible filing and delivery options.

Verdict

efile4Biz combines form preparation, agency filing, and recipient delivery, with imports and correction support for many listed forms. Check per-form charges, state availability, and plan user limits before choosing a tier.

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