W-2s/W-3 forms submitted to SSA agency on 01/09/26 but still hasn't been accepted by agency but not rejected just *pending*. It has never taken more than a couple of days in the past. Is anybody else experiencing such a long delay?

Hi there, pdh1.

I understand that it can be concerning when the status remains pending longer than usual, especially as you’ve experienced faster processing times in the past.

As it is currently the filing season, state agencies, including the Social Security Administration (SSA), may experience higher volumes of filings. This can lead to longer processing times for submissions. Generally, processing may take up to an estimated four to six weeks during this period.

You will receive an email notification from the SSA as soon as your submission is processed.

If you’d like more details or to check the status further, I suggest reaching out to our Payroll Live Support Team. They have specialize tools to access the submission details and give you more specific updates.

Please don't hesitate to leave us a response if you have other questions or concerns.