Drake Accounting - Acks/View Results screen

Article #: 20062

Last Updated: February 19, 2025

 


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The Transmit W-2 window shows the status of all the W-2 files that have been, or are in the process of being transmitted. To access this screen, go to e-Filings > W-2 > Transmit File and click Get Acks. Use the checkboxes under Status Type to filter the list by Accepted, Pending, Rejected or All.

Transmit W-2 screen

  • Client Code: This is the client code that is associated with the transmitted W-2 file.

  • WFID: The Wage File Identifier (WFID) is the proof of your W-2 submission. You will need the WFID to check the status of your submission and for all communications related to the submission with the SSA.

  • Confirmation Number: This is a unique identifier assigned by the SSA. It is used for verifying payments and confirming tax return submission.

  • Year: This is the tax year of the W-2 file.

  • Date/Time: This is the creation date of the W-2 file.

  • Overall Status: Status of the W-2.

  • SSA Status: Status of the W-2 based on the SSA status codes.

  • Reconciliation Letter: Indicator of a Reconciliation Letter being received.

The buttons on the right side of the Transmit W-2 window will allow you to filter the files more specifically:

  • Get Acks: This button will retrieve current w-2 transmission data and display it on the screen.

  • Transmit Screen: This button will display the W-2 Transmit screen.

  • View Details: This button will show the details of the selected W-2s.

  • Delete: This button will delete the selected transmission files.

  • Restore Acks: This action restores deleted Acks.

  • View Contract: This button will display the Drake Accounting E-filing contract.

  • Exit: This action will exit the current screen.