We're here to help you with your 2023 Year-End in Spectrum

To assist you with your Spectrum year-end needs, we've compiled a page of resources and assets to ensure your year-end preparation and processing go smoothly. You can register for the upcoming year-end webinars right here too.

We will be updating this page frequently so be sure to add it to your bookmarks!

Don't Miss the Spectrum 2023 Year-End Support Guide

Your Spectrum 2023 Year-End support guide has a plethora of year-end processing information for both the United States and Canada.

Get the US Guide Get the Canadian Guide


Check out our Spectrum 2023 Year-End Webinars

Getting Ready for 2023 Year-End in Spectrum, Nov 15 at 11 AM PT - VIEW ON-DEMAND

Processing Affordable Care Act 1095 Forms for 2023 Year-End In Spectrum, Nov 28 at 11 AM PT - VIEW ON-DEMAND

Processing AP 1099 Forms for 2023 Year-End in Spectrum, Nov 30 at 11 AM PT - VIEW ON-DEMAND

Processing Payroll W-2 Forms for 2023 Year-End in Spectrum, Dec 13 at 11 AM PT - VIEW ON-DEMAND



IRS Links for eFiling

IRS Updated Electronic Filing Requirements

FIRE system (IRS old system) - this system can still be used

IRIS System (IRS new system) - requires a new TCC number from the IRS


Important 2023 Year-End Articles and Videos just for Spectrum

What Can I Do NOW to Get Ready For Year End?

Creating 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC Forms in Spectrum (Video)

Creating W-2 Forms in Spectrum (Video)

Creating 1095-C Forms (Affordable Care Act) in Spectrum (Video)

Creating Canadian T4 Slips in Spectrum (Video)

Creating Canadian T5018 Slips in Spectrum (Video)

Loading Tax Tables at Year End in Spectrum (Video)

Preparing for Year-End in Accounts Payable (Video Tutorial)

How do I close Year End payroll in Spectrum?

Do I need to build my W2 file before I do the Year-End Update?

How do I account for the personal use of company vehicles on an employee's W-2 in Spectrum?

Can I print 2023 payroll checks before performing the Payroll Year-End Update for 2022?

Where are vacation (or PTO), sick, and holiday accruals coming from?

How do I balance Payroll for W-2’s?

How do you include more than three items in Box 14 on the W2?

How do you report more than four items for Box 12 on the W2?

Spectrum won't let me set a new pay cycle in the new year. I keep getting 'ERROR – Year End Clear must be performed before beginning a pay cycle dated later than <Current payroll year>. OK to continue’.

How does the Quarterly Federal Tax Report (941) calculate # of employees?

Does Spectrum support the creation of corrected W2 forms (also known as W2-C or W2C forms)?

I need to issue a 1099-Misc form to someone that is not set up as a vendor in Spectrum.

How do I file by 1095s electronically through Nelco at no charge?

How to get a TCC number for IRS electronic filing

Configuring Your W-2 Build When Using Related Tax Codes in Spectrum


Get your Spectrum 2023 Year-End Training in Viewpoint Academy

Viewpoint Academy is featuring Spectrum 2023 year-end training specifically for our Spectrum users: