Below you’ll find a list of important dates to help simplify your payroll year end. We’ve included IRS filing deadlines along with when forms will be available to view and generate in Wave. Remember that you may have other important dates, including state and local payments and filings, which are not included on this list.
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Important dates for self serve employers
December 27, 2024
- Deadline to request Q4 2024 payroll adjustments
January 15, 2025
- Form W-2: Available to generate for self-serve customers
- Form 1099-NEC: Available to generate and submit for Wave to file on your behalf
January 22, 2025
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Form 1099-NEC: Last day to submit 1099-NEC forms to Wave and ensure on-time federal and state agency (where applicable) filing
- Forms submitted to Wave for filing after this date will still be filed, but may miss the filing deadline. Employers are responsible for any state and/or federal penalties
January 31, 2025
- 1099-NEC: Deadline to file Form 1099-NECs directly with the IRS (if filing outside of Wave)
- Form W-2: Deadline to file W-2s with the Social Security Administration
- Form 940: Deadline to file Form 940 with the IRS
- Form 941 or 944: Deadline to file Form 941 or 944 (as applicable) with the IRS
Important dates for employers using payroll tax service
Employers enrolled in payroll tax service can refer to Tax Service with Wave for a complete list of payments and filings Wave submits on your behalf.
December 27, 2024
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Deadline to request Q4 2024 payroll adjustments
- Adjustments requested by tax service customers after this day will be completed as amendments or corrections after the filing deadline
January 15, 2025
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Form W-2: Available to download for tax service customers
- Employees who have accepted an invitation to view their paystubs online with Wave will also have access to their W-2 online
- Form 1099-NEC: Available to generate and submit for Wave to file on your behalf
January 22, 2025
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Form 1099-NEC: Last day to submit 1099-NEC forms to Wave and ensure on-time federal and state agency (where applicable) filing
- Forms submitted to Wave for filing after this date will still be filed, but may miss the filing deadline. Employers are responsible for any state and/or federal penalties
January 31, 2025
- Form 940, and Form 941 or 944 (as applicable): Federal forms are available for tax service customers to sign electronically
January 31, 2025
- State filings: Employer copies are now available for tax service customers to download (no signature needed)
- 1099-NEC: Deadline to file Form 1099-NECs directly with the IRS (if filing outside of Wave)