Setup or update employer account with SSA

AptaFund supports electronic filing of W-2s with the SSA and does not support paper filing.

For more information about submitting the file, see the information at http://www.ssa.gov/employer/bsohbnew.htm.

Setup employer account with SSA

You must have an employer account with the SSA in order to file electronically.

1. Open an internet browser and go to http://www.ssa.gov/bso/bsowelcome.htm to register. Upon the completion of registration, you will be assigned a PIN number.

   • After 10-14 days, a temporary password will be mailed out and is to be used in conjunction with the PIN.

   • If you wish to do some work while waiting for your password, you can use your EIN number until it arrives.

2. Once the password arrives you have 30 days to change the temporary password to a new one. It is of paramount importance that you change your password. If you don't, you will be pulled out of the system on the 31st day.

Update your SSA account

If you already have a W-2 filing account, don’t forget to log on, and change your password. All clients must change their passwords every 365 days.

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