We're here to help you with your 2024 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 2024 Year-End Support Guide

Your Spectrum 2024 Year-End support guide has a plethora of year-end processing information for both the United States and Canada.

Coming Soon!


Check out our Spectrum 2024 Year-End Webinars

Getting Ready for 2024 Year-End in Spectrum, Nov 20 at 11 AM PT - REGISTER NOW

Processing AP 1099 Forms for 2024 Year End in Spectrum, Dec 11 at 11 AM PT - REGISTER NOW

Processing W-2 Forms for 2024 Year End in Spectrum, Dec 18 at 11 AM PT - REGISTER NOW



Get your Spectrum 2024 Year-End Checklists

Spectrum 2024 Year-End Checklist (US) - Coming Soon!

Spectrum 2024 Year-End Payroll Checklist - Coming Soon!

Spectrum 2024 Year-End Confidential Payroll Checklist - Coming Soon!


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 2024 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)

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 2024 payroll checks before performing the Payroll Year-End Update for 2023?

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


Get your Spectrum 2024 Year-End Training in Viewpoint Academy

Viewpoint Academy is featuring Spectrum 2024 year-end training specifically for our Spectrum users:

  • Spectrum 2024 Year-End for US - Coming Soon!
  • Spectrum 2024 Year-End for Canada - Coming Soon!