Business & farm

Can you confirm you are accessing the Quick Employer Forms (QEF) from within your TurboTax Business software?

If you access the QEF website directly, it is not recognizing your Business Software purchase, resulting in the "purchase here" prompt you are seeing.

These are the steps to make sure you can get to the online forms:

1. Open your TurboTax Business 2025 software on your computer.
2. Go to the Federal Taxes tab (or the Welcome screen if you haven't started a return yet).
3. Look for a section or link labeled Prepare W-2s and 1099s for my employees or contractors.
4. When asked how you want to prepare these forms, select the option to Prepare them online using Quick Employer Forms.
5. The software will open a browser window and automatically pass your credentials and "paid" status to the QEF website.

If the software still leads to a purchase page, a browser cookie or cache issue is likely preventing the connection between the software and the website.

If these are the steps you are already using, here are some things to try:

1. Clear Browser Cache: If you are using the online version, close the QEF window, clear your browser’s Cache and Cookies, and then click the link in the TurboTax software again.
2. Try a Different Browser: If your default browser (e.g., Chrome) is stuck in a loop, try another one like Firefox or Edge.
3. Try an Incognito Window: Open your browser's Incognito or Private mode and then try the link from the software again.
4. Check for Updates: If you are using the desktop software, make sure it is fully updated. You can do this by going to Help > Check for Updates.

Employer Quick Forms FAQ