Get Answers Support Tax Filings & Payments Print and Distribute Online Access I forgot to enable online access for W-2/1099 forms when filing, can I enable it now? Last modified 12/22/2022 12:32:36 AM EST Yes, you can enable online access for 1099/W-2 even after transmitting them to the IRS/SSA. However, please remember that to enable online access, the recipient/employee must have an email address. To enable Online Access after transmitting tax forms to IRS/SSA, follow the steps below: Step 1: From the dashboard, navigate to ‘Online Access’ menu. Step 2: Click ‘View Forms’ next to the payer for whom you need to enable online access for the recipient/employee. Step 3: All the recipients under the payer will be displayed. Select the recipients/employees you want to enable online access and click ‘Enable Online Access’. Step 4: Complete your payment to enable online access for the recipients/employees. Was this helpful? Yes No Related Questions How do I know the recipients who have online access to their 1099/W-2 Forms? How to enable Online Access for my 1099/W-2 forms? How do I know if my recipients viewed the 1099/W-2 forms online? Why does my recipient need to grant consent to access recipient copies through online access? Go to Home Page Need more help? Get in touch with our dedicated support team Contact Us (704) 684-4751 support@taxbandits.com Sign Up for a FREE TaxBandits Account! The Smart CPA Choice Register Now Already have an account? Sign in