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New Features & Fixes on the Helper - Full List
New Features & Fixes on the Helper - Full List

We've gotten a lot of upgrades and new features. Here's a solid list of the Helper's improvements.

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Written by Adams Tax Forms
Updated over 4 months ago

Forms

  • One-Click Import: If you're a returning user, you can now copy all your payers, recipients, and forms from last year with just a click!

  • New “Incomplete” Status: Forms copied from last year will start as “Incomplete,” making it easy to see which ones still need your attention.

  • “Save & Next” Button: Quickly move from one form to the next without going back to the list. This feature is also available on the Recipients page for easy updates!

  • Add States/Localities on W-2s: Employees can now receive W-2 forms that include additional state or local tax information.

  • Multiple Forms for Recipients: You can now send multiple copies of the same form type without triggering a duplicate error—just a friendly warning instead!

  • Sticky Selections: When you filter by payer or form type, your selections will stay active even if you navigate away. No more redoing your filters!

  • Minor Changes: We’ve renamed the “Filings” page to “Forms,” simplified the forms list by removing hyperlinks, and clarified terms on Forms 1098 by using “Lender” and “Borrower.”

  • Add Forms for Previous Years: You can now create new forms for past tax years (print only; eFiling isn’t available).

Payers

  • Multiple Payers with the Same SSN: Serial entrepreneurs can now manage multiple LLCs under the same SSN while following IRS rules.

  • Streamlined Payer Page: Creating new payers is easier than ever with a more intuitive layout and clearer instructions.

  • Auto-Fill for 1096 & W-3: Contact info fields will now auto-fill based on your main entries, but you can easily override them if needed.

  • Fewer Required Fields: No longer required to provide a phone number or email address!

Recipients

  • “Save & Add New” Button: Add more recipients without leaving the page!

  • Multiple Forms: Send multiple of the same type of form without triggering a duplicate error—just a gentle warning.

  • Clearer Recipient Actions: We’ve renamed the old buttons to “Actions” to make it clearer what you can do.

PDF File Share

  • Dashboard: You can view the status of any of your shared employee/recipient PDF tax forms from your dashboard on the Helper! At a glance, you can see who accessed their form or needs a new email.

  • Easy Email Updates: Change a recipient's email right from the dashboard.

  • Resend Emails: Send a new email with the click of a button.

Excel Uploads

  • Payer & Recipient Upload Template: Upload both Payer and Recipient data in one Excel file via the Import button on the Payers page.

  • Overwrite Option: Choose to overwrite existing records with your Excel uploads instead of creating duplicates.

  • Comprehensive Data Upload: Upload Payer info, Recipient info, amounts, and codes in a single Excel template.

Corrections

  • 1098 Corrections: We’ve added our corrections process specifically for 1098 forms.

  • Improved Instructions: All correction instructions have been updated for clarity and helpfulness.

  • “What’s Next” Page: At the end of the correction process, you’ll see a helpful guide on which forms to print and send to the IRS/SSA.

Account Management

  • Editable Account Details: You can now edit more of your account information directly.

  • Notification Emails: Choose where to send purchase confirmations and updates without changing your main account email.

  • 2-Factor Authentication: You can now switch your 2FA method from email to SMS and update your contact information. We’ve renamed it for clarity!

  • Account Transfer: Need to move your records to a new email? No problem! Just make sure the new email isn’t already linked to a Tax Forms Helper account.

Reports

  • Printable Reports: You can now print all reports from the Reports tab.

  • Submitted-Accepted Report: View when your forms were eFiled and accepted in a printable format.

  • Summary Reports: Easily summarize your form data and totals by payer with just a few clicks!

Miscellaneous

  • Updated Credit Area: Find links to purchase credit bundles more easily, and we've swapped state eFile credits for PDF File Share credits.

  • Help-Link: Now opens a new tab for our Knowledge Base.

  • Mobile Registration: Sign up and register for the Helper easily from your mobile device!

  • Phone Number Formatting: Payer phone numbers on printed forms will now include dashes for clarity.

  • Improved Messaging: We’ve made our instructions and messages clearer throughout the platform.

  • Tooltip Closure: The close button on tooltips remains visible as you scroll.

  • Checkout Changes: Updated the pricing table for better visibility and processing with PayFabric (D365 requirement).

Bug Fixes

  • Corrections Bugs: Fixed issues with W-2C corrections and other printing bugs.

  • Form Rules Fixes: New checks to prevent users from eFiling forms that might be rejected.

  • Checkout Bugs: Resolved issues with the checkout process and pricing display.

  • Account Management Bugs: Improved support for various email formats and fixed security question issues during signup.

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