2026 New Year Update Version 22.5 for CYMA Version 22

What is the 2026 New Year Update?

The 2026 New Year Update Version 22.5 is an update to CYMA Version 22 and contains the necessary changes related to regulatory changes for 2026 and Tax Year 2025 filings along with issue corrections and enhancements. These updates should be applied by all users running CYMA. As the 941 form is not due until April, CYMA will release that update closer to the required filing date in case there are any changes to the form.

2026 New Year Update highlights include:

• Updated W2 formats and 1099 forms for Tax Year 2025.
• Updated Federal and State Withholding Tables
• Updated SUI Wage Base Limits
• Updated 940 Forms for 2025, including 940’s By Client for Payroll Service and Fiscal Agent Customers
• Support for One Big Beautiful Bill () changes with respect to showing Qualified Tips and Overtime Premium amounts on employee W2
• Updated Electronic Filing Formats for electronic W2 filing (Federal and States)
• New Additions to the CYMA e-file Center for Fiscal Agent Customers utilizing bulk filing of SIT and SUI
• 4 New Reports to assist in W2 Processing and New Secure Act Catch Up Provisions
• Support for changes to "Golden Parachute" 1099s
• Ability to Generate an ACH file when choosing "Reprint and Assign New Check Numbers" in Payroll – Print Checks
• Updated Locality Codes for Local tax filing in Aatrix

Additionally, all previously released updates for CYMA Version 22 are included in this cumulative update.

Important Note: If submitting W-2's electronically after producing the file using CYMA's W2 EFT module, it is recommended that you run the electronic file through the Social Security Administration's Accuwage program prior to submitting. This program will allow you to verify wage and tax accuracy prior to sending them through to the SSA. This program is free and can be found on the Social Security Administration's website at www.ssa.gov/employer/software.htm.

What Versions of CYMA does it work with?

This 2026 New Year Update Version 22.5 works with CYMA Version 22 only. If you have CYMA Version 23, click here to go to the Version 23.5 download page

To upgrade to the latest version of CYMA, please call CYMA at 800-292-2962..

Where do I buy my tax forms and checks?

The New Year Update supports the pre-printed forms listed in the section below. Note that there are some forms in the CYMA forms catalog not supported by the New Year Update. To obtain the CYMA Tax Forms catalog or to order forms call 1-800-449-6533 or visit the website at www.cymaforms.com

Supported Pre-Printed Forms

The New Year Update supports the pre-printed forms listed in the section below. Note that there are some forms in the CYMA forms catalog not supported by the New Year Update. To obtain the CYMA Tax Forms catalog or to order forms call 1-800-449-6533 or visit the website at www.cymaforms.com

• Laser W2 Form Number 5201 - Employer Federal Copy A
• Laser W2 Form Number 5202 - Employee Federal Copy B
• Laser W2 Form Number 5203 - Employer File Copy C
• Laser W2 Form Number 5204 - Employer State/City Copy 1
• Laser W2 6 part EZ-Pack Number 5650E
• Laser W2 Form Number 5205 - 4 Up “2 over 2” W2
• Laser W2 Form Number 5209 - Blank 4 Up “2 over 2” W2
• Laser W2 Form Number 5207B - Blank 2 Up W2
• Laser 1099 INT Form Number 5120 - Federal Copy A
• Laser 1099 INT Form Number 5121 - Recipient Copy B
• Laser 1099 INT Form Number 5122 - Payer/State Copy C
• Laser 1099 MISC Form Number 5110 - Federal Copy A
• Laser 1099 MISC Form Number 5111 - Recipient Copy B
• Laser 1099 MISC Form Number 5112 - Payer/State Copy C
• Laser 1099 MISC EZ-Pack Number 6103E
• Laser 1099 NEC Form Number 5110 - Federal Copy A
• Laser 1099 NEC Form Number 5111 - Recipient Copy B
• Laser 1099 DIV Form Number 5130 - Federal Copy A
• Laser 1099 DIV Form Number 5131 - Recipient Copy B
• Laser 1099 DIV Form Number 5132 - Payer/State Copy C

Unsupported Forms

Through the use of Crystal Reports, a form could be created to support other forms in the catalog. Do not order "unsupported forms" unless a report has been specifically designed to fit that form.

Plain Paper W-2's and 1094/1095 Forms

The Federal W-2 Copy A must be printed in 2 up format, but other copies can be printed in either 2-up or 4-up format. You need to use good quality copy paper for Copy A. You can purchase special perforated paper on which to print all copies of the forms except for Copy A. This paper can be purchased through our Cyma Forms Division. The 4-up form comes with information printed of the back of Copy B and C. The 2-up form does not.

Forms 1094/1095 can be printed to plain paper (no preprinted formats are available). After processing the ACA forms through "Complete W2 & ACA eFile Service Center", you will be presented with the option to print the forms to plain paper.

Complete W2 eFile Service Center

CYMA recommends W2 and 1094/1095 eFile using the "Complete W2 & ACA eFile Service Center". The major benefit of eFiling through this feature (already embedded in CYMA) is that the developer, Aatrix, will automatically:

• Create and submit an electronic file to the Federal government
• Create and submit an electronic file to each State government
• Print employee copies of W-2's - Copy B, Copy C, etc.
• Pay for all postage
• Collate, stuff, and mail employee copies.
• Optionally, provide eW-2s for All Employees (ability for employees to access their W-2 online)

Complete eFile W-2's are $3.29 each. Complete 1094/1095 processing is $3.29 per employee; however, if you process Complete W2's first, the cost of Complete 1094/1095 eFile will be discounted 50%*.
Imagine the time and savings when you finish all of your W2 and ACA filing at the click of a button! No more printing and mailing. For more information visit http://partner.aatrix.com/partners/cyma/ or contact CYMA at 800-292-2962.

* To receive the discounted pricing, the mail date of the ACA forms must match the mail date of the W2 forms.

Manual Electronic Filing of W2/1099 Forms

If you choose not to use the "complete e-filing service" via Aatrix, you can build your own electronic files inside CYMA in the Process – Year End – Process W2’s menu item. You are responsible for uploading the file to the appropriate Federal or State Agency and for printing copies to be distributed to employees. The Social Security Administration no longer accepts files via disk or tape. All submissions must be made through the web. If you choose to use the Complete eFile option through the "Complete W2 & ACA eFile Service Center", the files will be submitted to the SSA for you.

The update includes changes to the 1099 Electronic Format in the AP and PR module. The IRS no longer accepts files via disk or tape. All submissions must be made through the web.

For 1099 electronic submission information visit https://fire.irs.gov/ or review this video detailing the Aatrix import process if you do not have a TCC code.

For W-2 electronic submission information visit: www.ssa.gov/bso/bsowelcome.htm.

No manual eFile option is available for the 1094/1095 forms.

How to Process Payroll in the New Year

Select the scenario that best describes your situation and follow the easy steps.

1. I have closed Q4 of 2025 and installed the 2026 New Year Update
   1. No additional steps are necessary
   2. Simply process payroll as usual
      
      
2. I have closed Q4 of 2025 but have not installed the 2026 Payroll update.
   1. Simply process payroll as usual
      
      You will receive a message indicating that there are no calculations available for 2026, and that the 2025 Tax Tables will be used. You will no longer be prompted with this message after you install the 2026 New Year Update.
      
      
3. I have not closed Q4 of 2025 and have installed the 2026 Payroll update.
   1. You will need to manually advance to Q1 2026
   2. Maintain Configuration / Posting Information
      1. Payroll Accounting Year = 2026
      2. Payroll Quarter = 1
   3. When you are ready to close Q4 of 2025, simply change the Year and Quarter back.
      
      
4. I have not closed Q4 of 2025 and have not installed the 2026 New Year Update.
   1. You will need to manually advance to Q1 2026
   2. Maintain Configuration / Posting Information
      1. Payroll Accounting Year = 2026
      2. Payroll Quarter = 1
   3. When you are ready to close Q4 of 2025, simply change the Year and Quarter back.
      
      You will receive a message indicating that there are no calculations available for 2026, and that the 2025 Tax Tables will be used. You will no longer be prompted with this message after you install the 2026 New Year Update.
   
   

How to Process Payroll W3’s

NOTE: For these forms use good quality copy paper, without perforations. Our Plain Paper W-2s and W-3 have been approved by the Social Security Administration and do not need to be printed in red ink.

From the Payroll module, select Process / Year End / Print W2’s and 1099’s.

Select the Laser W2 and W3 (Plain Paper Copy A) form from the Custom Form drop down list.