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What is W-2 W-3 Instructions

The IRS Forms W-2 and W-3 Instructions is a set of guidelines used by employers to accurately complete and report wage and tax information for employees.

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Any employer who pays wages to employees must file W-2 forms. After employing workers, they must report the employee's wage information and taxes withheld using the W-2 form. The W-3 form summarizes all W-2 submissions.
Employers must submit W-2 and W-3 forms to the Social Security Administration by the end of January following the tax year. For the 2013 forms, this deadline was January 31, 2014.
W-2 and W-3 forms can be submitted via paper filing to the IRS or electronically using e-filing options provided by tax software or services, such as pdfFiller.
Typically, no additional documents are required for the submission of the W-2 form. However, employers must keep accurate records of hours worked and other employee information.
Ensure that you accurately enter employee social security numbers and verify the amounts for wages and taxes withheld. Mistakes could lead to penalties or delays in processing.
Processing time can vary; however, electronic submissions are usually processed faster than paper forms. Expect confirmation within a few weeks for both methods.
If you discover an error after submission, file a W-2c form to correct the previous W-2. Be sure to provide accurate information to avoid further issues.
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