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Good day, jens9.

 

I'll help you fix the W-2 form alignment in QuickBooks Desktop.

 

Note that all tax forms in QuickBooks Desktop require a PDF viewer when printing. Before printing your W-2s pre-printed forms, make sure to perform a print test on blank paper to check if the alignment is correct with the boxes.

 

You can follow these steps:

 

  1. Choose Employees, then click Payroll Tax Forms and W-2s and Process Payroll Forms.
  2. Click File Forms, then pick the Annual Form W-2/W-3 - Wage and Tax Statement/Transmittal and click the Create Form button.
  3. Choose either All Employees or Employee's Last Name.
  4. Enter a filing period in the Year field, then click OK.
  5. Hit Print/E-file.
  6. In the Print W-2 and W-3 Forms window, then click Print Test.

 

If it still doesn't align, you can follow these to correct the alignment:

 

  1. Click Align in the W-2 and W-3 forms window, then in the Pre-printed forms alignment page, then adjust the alignment. 
  2. Hit Print Test to check the result of your alignment.
  3. If the alignment is already correct and accurate, click OK.

 

Here are some resources for additional reference on resolving printing issues in QBDT:

 

 

That should get you going. If you have any other W-2 concerns, do let me know. I'll be here to keep helping.

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