Businesses submitting year-end forms electronically must have the proper accounts with their respective government agencies. These accounts are used to upload tax forms such as W-2, 1099, T4, and T5018.
RFMS does not create, manage, or provide support for these government accounts. However, if you plan to use RFMS E-Filing Services, your business must have active accounts set up prior to year-end processing.
Use this article before you begin any e-filing work to confirm that your business has the correct SSA, IRS, CRA, and Revenu Québec accounts required to upload year-end forms.
United States: BSO and IRIS
U.S. employers must maintain accounts with the following federal e-file platforms:
BSO (Business Services Online) — managed by the Social Security Administration (SSA) for submitting W-2 forms.
IRIS (Information Returns Intake System) — managed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for submitting 1099 forms.
These systems require identity verification through ID.me before access is granted.
Where to Create or Manage Your Accounts
Important Notes
Create accounts well before year-end, as approval and verification can take several business days.
Each business filing forms must have its own BSO and IRIS accounts.
If RFMS is processing your year-end files, these accounts must be active before forms can be transmitted.
Canada: CRA and Revenu Québec
Canadian employers and contractors filing electronically must use the appropriate government portals for federal or provincial submissions:
CRA My Business Account — for submitting T4, T5018, and other year-end slips to the Canada Revenue Agency.
Revenu Québec (RQ) My Account for Businesses — required for Québec-based employers submitting RL-1 slips.
Where to Create or Manage Your Accounts
Important Notes
Both CRA and RQ accounts use multi-factor authentication and may take several days to activate.
Keep your account credentials current and accessible to authorized personnel only.
If RFMS is processing your year-end files, these accounts must be active before forms can be transmitted.
Next Steps
After your accounts are set up, continue with:
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