Embedded Partner Clients
Get Ready for Year-End 2025.
Year-end shouldn’t be a stressful time for you and your team. We’ve prepared the resources and information you need to close out the year with confidence.
Reminder: W-2 information will process immediately after your last scheduled check date in 2025.
Act Early!
- Run W2 Preview Report
- Submit Hold Books Open Request
2025-26 Key Dates and Resources
October:
If you haven’t done so already, run your W-2 Preview report.
November 27 – 28:
Paycor is closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
December 1:
Deadline to opt-in to paperless Form W-2
December 5:
Deadline to alert Paycor to hold books open until 12/31/25
December 25:
Paycor closed for Christmas
December 29:
Deadline to process final payroll check of the year
January 1:
Paycor closed for New Year’s Day
January 12:
Status tracker for Tax Packets, 1099s, and W2s open
January 14:
Deadline to submit California ACA/1095C forms
February 27:
Deadline to submit non-California ACA/1095C forms
Year-End Readiness
Run W2 Preview Report
Run this report as early as possible to catch errors and prevent W2Cs.
Review Tax Checklist
Complete this End-of-Year Tax Checklist to make sure you haven’t missed anything.
ACA Filing 101
Everything you need to know about ACA and reporting.
Year-End Training
Check out helpful videos in Paycor Knowledge for all things year end!
Review Compliance Checklist
Complete this End-of-Year Compliance Checklist to make sure you haven’t missed anything.
Stay Up-to-Date on Miscellaneous Fees
Visit this page to access year-end fees—and other miscellaneous fees
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