Loss Reasons-Who Files QE YE

Reason for Loss

QE/YE needed

Confirm with Client

 

Out of Business

YES-Client would need QE/YE processed

·         Confirm PayNW will file XQ returns and W2’s

COLE (Change of Legal Entity)

YES- Old (closed EIN) would need final returns and W2’s processed

·         Date of the COLE (important for final return filing and proper wage reporting)

·         Confirm PayNW will file XQ returns and W2’s

SOLD Business

YES-New EIN- PayNorthwest would process QE/YE

 

NO- New owner processing under same EIN as payroll with PayNorthwest

·         Is this a new EIN?

·         If YES- please confirm you would like PayNW to file XQ Returns and W2’s

 

Moving to new provider/in house

PayNorthwest would NOT process QE/YE unless last payroll with PayNorthwest is last payroll of quarter and/or year

 

 

·         Confirm last payroll with PayNorthwest (if last payroll of Quarter or Year determines who will be filing)

·         If Mid-Year/Quarter- Confirm PayNW will NOT be filing XQ or W2’s