Since V2012 Sage BusinessWorks only prints the 4 up W2s.  Please see resolution #52613 What W-2 and 1099 forms do I order to work with my Sage BusinessWorks?

What W-2 and 1099 forms do I order to work with my Sage BusinessWorks?

Resolution

W-2 and 1099 forms are printed using Enhanced Tax Reporting.  The following forms are required for printing:

W-2 forms

The employee copy is printed on the blank 4-up perforated paper with the instructions on the back that you purchased. (Sage forms LW2BLANK4 Laser and LW2BK4DWS bundle with envelopes)

All other copies are printed on plain paper. No forms will need to be ordered.

Federal copies are printed on blank paper and print in a 2-up format. This substitute form on plain paper is accepted by the Social Security Administration. Preprinted red ink form is not required.  

Employer copies are printed on plain paper and will print in the 4-up format.

State copies print on plain paper and will print in the 4-up format.

W-3 form

W-3 is printed on plain paper. The red ink form is not required. No form needs to be purchased.

1099 forms

The Federal 1099 (Copy A) is printed on the preprinted red forms and will print two per page. The IRS requires you use the preprinted red ink form. Enhanced Tax Reporting will not print the form itself but merely fill in the fields with the vendor information and amounts.

Recipient copy - Blank 4 part perforated form (Sage Forms #L99BLANK4 or L99BK4DWS)

State copy is printed on blank paper. System will prompt you to print to Blank 4 part perforated but please contact individual State agency for specific 1099 printing/perforation requirements. Some states do not require 1099s to be filed.

Payer copy (Copy C) prints 4 recipients per sheet. Print to Plain Paper or Blank 4 part perforated.

1096 form

The Federal 1096 copy is printed on preprinted red forms. The IRS requires you use the preprinted red ink form. Enhanced Tax Reporting will not print the form itself but merely fill in the fields with the vendor information and amounts.

State 1096 copy is printed on plain paper. No need to purchase forms.

Forms can be purchased from any Office Supply store or from Sage Checks & Forms.

Sage Checks & Forms can be reached at 800-617-3224, faxed at 800-688-5246, chat with a live representative, email or visit their website at sage.checks-and-forms.com. The mailing address is:

Sage Checks and Forms

PO Box 351010

New Braunfels, TX 78135

When ordering from Sage Forms Department:

W2's are the LW2BLANK4 Laser and LW2BK4DWS bundle with envelopes

1099s are the  #L99BLANK4 or L99BK4DWS

These forms are compatible with Sage BusinessWorks 2012 and higher.

I was told last year that Business Works no longer supports the 2-Up forms.  You have to order the 4-up forms.  One blank sheet with the wording for employees on the back and then just blank 4-ups.

Correct.  V2011 was the last version that allowed the 2 up forms.  Since V2012, it has only been the 4 up forms.

Thank you all for our help...was using V2011 last year so hadn't run into this before.  Happy New Year!

I am having the same issue. Any resolution?