Small Businesses Can Benefit from Social Security’s Online Services

Small Businesses Can Benefit from Social Security’s Online Services

Social Security & You
By Brandon P. Smith, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist

Running a small business can be a 24/7 endeavor. Managing employees, inventory, scheduling, services and marketing can be challenging. 

If you’re a small business owner, or you work for one, our online suite of services can help make your life easier. Our online business services at ssa.gov/employer will save you valuable time when you file electronic W-2s and W-2Cs and verify employee names and Social Security numbers.  

Small business owners can also take advantage of our Business Services Online at ssa.gov/bso/bsowelcome.htm. You must register to use this free service. This service offers fast and secure online W-2 filing options to Certified Public Accountants, enrolled agents and individuals who process W-2s and W-2Cs.

For more information about electronic wage reporting, please read our publication at ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10034.pdf.

About the author

Brandon P. Smith is the author of Northeast Ohio Thrive’s Social Security & You blog. He is a Social Security public affairs specialist with the Social Security Administration, based in Cleveland. A Cleveland native, he joined the SSA in 2003. He is the primary contact for media relations, outreach, and presentations for the agency in Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain, and Geauga counties. In addition to other communications awards, Brandon received a Deputy Commissioner Citation from Social Security’s Office of Communication in 2015 for his outstanding public affairs support of the agency’s national communication initiatives.

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