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I checked off the Partial Mask SSN box but the SSN is still printing out. Anyone having the same problem? Thanks.
Do you know if you're using a modified version of the W-2 report?
Joe
Hello,
I tested all the form types on 18.5 version, and they seem to be working fine for me, I would agree do you have security to a modified report maybe?
Thanks
Terry Heley
Microsoft
Yes I had to modify the form slightly since the checkbox for retirement plan was not printing inside the box. Is there a way to mask SSN using a modified form?
check this link and follow the steps.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/how-to-use-report-writer-to-create-a-calculated-field-to-mask-the-bank-account-number-on-the-employee-checks-report-and-on-the-direct-deposit-statement-of-earnings-report-in-microsoft-dynamics-gp-a13f15b1-9869-694c-2d5f-d4f81fc1c7c9
You can mask social security numbers (SSN), employer identification numbers (EIN) and masking is permitted for all tax forms including Form W-2. The motivation for TIN masking is to reduce identity theft
The final regulation explains that "To aid employers' efforts to protect employees from identity theft, these regulations … permit employers to voluntarily truncate employees' Social Security Numbers (SSNs) on copies of Forms W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, that are furnished to employees …" Truncated SSNs are formatted as XXX–XX–1234 or ***–**–1234." Truncation is permitted on the following copies of Forms W-2: smiONE
B — To Be Filed With Employee's FEDERAL Tax Return
C — For EMPLOYEE'S RECORDS
2 — To Be Filed With Employee's State, City, or Local Income Tax Return
D — For Employer
Instead of modifying the W-2 for the checkboxes, you might want to just use the out of the box W-2 and play around with the alignment, if possible.
Hi Joseph, I tried that and all the numbers are aligned perfectly except for the check box. Thanks.
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