
Business Services Online (BSO) | SSA
Businesses and appointed representatives use BSO to report wages, manage payee reports, verify Social Security numbers, and conduct other services online.
BSO Suite of Services
Business Services Online BSO Suite of Services The following Services are available within BSO: Report Wages to Social Security Allows you to send W-2s and W-2cs to Social Security either by …
How To Create a Business Services Online (BSO) Account
We recommend you start the registration and authentication process for BSO before the W-2 reporting season in January. It can take up to 2 weeks to complete registration.
Employer W-2 Filing Instructions & Information
Your BSO user ID and password can no longer be used to access employer services. You must sign in with your Login.gov or ID. me account to gain access to employer services.
Social Security
Your BSO User ID and password can no longer be used to access employer services. You must sign in with your Login.gov or ID.me account to gain access to employer services.
Business Services Online Tutorial
The Business Services Online (BSO) tutorial provides an introduction to the using BSO. It is for employers and submitters who would like to explore the business services available using BSO.
The first time you access BSO, select ‘Sign In’. If you do not have an ID.me or Login.gov, select ‘Create account’ to verify your identity with one of our credential service providers.
Business Services Online (BSO) - The United States Social Security ...
Business Services Online (BSO) The Suite of Services allows organizations, businesses, people, employers, attorneys, non-attorneys representing Social Security claimants, and third-parties to …
What's New in 2026
Feb 2, 2026 · Yes, you can register for BSO as an employer even if you have a third-party submitter. You must register for a credential and request wage reporting services; this will allow you to view the …
Electronic W-2 Filing User Handbook
To use Business Services Online, you will need: Internet access, A Web browser with 128-bit encryption and cookies enabled, and Adobe Acrobat Reader (version 5.0 or higher recommended) if you plan to …