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December 2022

Year-End–Power Forward!​


Important Dates

  • Dec 5: Preview Wage and Tax Register and W-2/1099 in iReports
  • Dec 23: 4th quarter closeouts begin
  • Dec 24: Annual Tax Report & W-2/1099 – Print Release form begins releasing Form W-2/1099s (choose Direct Mail or Normal Delivery)
  • Dec 26: Christmas Day observed (ADP and banks are closed)
  • Dec 27: Last day to request Print Hold (the request option will be removed at 8:00 p.m. ET)
  • Dec 28: Annual W-2/1099 Production & Delivery Status slider is available
  • Dec 29: ADPs 1st mass release of Form W-2/1099s for Company Codes without a Print Hold or scheduled PQA
  • Dec 31: Last day of 4th quarter


For more information about December checklist items, click here​. All year-end tasks, review the Year-End in a Box.


Don't forget!

  • To ensure payroll updates, adjustments, or changes are displayed on 2022 year-end reports and W-2s, they must be processed with a 2022 pay date.
  • To submit a case to your service team or chat with a representative, go to Support > Service Portal. Learn more about Service Portal.


For additional quarter- and year-end information, see the Quarter & Year End Library.

Winter Weather Readiness

In times of crisis, preparation can bring a lot of comfort. And during a year when it seems that anything is possible, ADP® Comprehensive Services wants to arm you with tools and information to prepare for any upcoming winter weather that may impact you or your employees.


To help, ADP created a Winter Weather Readiness Guide to help you prepare for HR responsibilities that you may encounter should winter weather strike, so you can focus on what’s most important: you and your team’s safety.


In addition to the Guide, below are a short list of resources that will put you in contact with someone to help you manage everything from the emotional stress of disaster, to securing essential pay and other services for yourself and your employees.


Important note: If you believe your payroll input or delivery may be affected by the potential path of bad weather, please consider processing your payroll early enough to allow your payroll input and delivery to be completed prior to impact.

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IRS WOTC Updates

In September, the IRS issued updated regulations for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC). To ensure continued compliance with Form 8850, make sure to read the IRS update by clicking the box below.

Read more at IRS.gov

Year-End Tasks


It's time to finalize your year-end tasks with ADP. Here is a short list of items that you can check on to ensure a successful year-end processing:


  • Update Missing Tax IDs for employees
  • Review your company's legal name for tax filing
  • Review your company's address for tax filing
  • Ensure you are setup for W-2 Box 12 if you provide health coverage to your employees
  • Record any bonus payroll or third-party sick pay
  • Enter any prior adjustments
  • Remind unregistered users to signup for Employee Self-Service
  • Update missing jurisdiction tax IDs
  • Review for $0 YTD Gross pays to avoid unnecessary W-2s
  • Submit your print hold / print release forms, if needed
Read more about ADPQuarter- & Year-End Processing

ADP Year-End Webinar


If you haven’t registered yet, don’t wait any longer! Attend ADP's FREE, virtual Answers Now Special Edition Webinar: 2022 Year-End Preparation and New Year Planning! This ninety-minute webinar focuses on the following topics: 

  • What to Expect 
  • Where to Go 
  • Verifying Client-Level Information 
  • Verifying Employee-Level Information 
  • Closing Out 2022 
  • Preparing for 2023 


During your session, a lead presenter will demonstrate instructions on various Year-End tasks within ADP Workforce Now®. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to ask our subject matter experts questions on trending topics through a Question and Answer panel. Get the answers you need from our ADP experts and start the Year-End season with confidence! 


Participating in this live webinar qualifies for 0.5 RCH credits toward continuing education for Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) requirements. 

Signup for an ADP Year-End Seminar
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