Aatrix will still have the option to e-file the forms .  This only applies to those that need to print the Federal 1099 and 1096 forms.  It used to be required that you print on the red IRS copy.  Now those copies can be printed to plain paper.

E-file option for W-2 and W-3 also sill exists, correct? This is for a client of mine to use this but it appears that for my one person CPA practice I'll be able to print the W-2 and W-3 myself on plain paper and then mail them in. I am not required to use e-file for my own practice. My client is required to use e-file due to the number of filings. For my own practice this will now work like the 941 and 940 forms which could be printed on plain paper and mailed in, correct? Thanks for clarifying.

All the e-file options still exist.  The only change is that instead of printing 1099s and 1096s on the preprinted red forms they will now print on plain paper.

All the e-file options still exist.  The only change is that instead of printing 1099s and 1096s on the preprinted red forms they will now print on plain paper.

W-2's and W-3's IRS copies are also now allowed on plain paper, correct?.

Yes they always have been that way.  There is no change to the W-2s and W-3s.  The only change was for the 1099s and 1096s.

Thank you. I still thought the W-2 and W-3's required the red copy for the IRS. Must have missed that one.