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This form is used to report wages, tips, and other compensation, as well as the taxes withheld from these earnings during the tax year.

How to fill out w-2

How to fill out w-2

1. Obtain a blank W-2 form from your employer or download it from the IRS website.
2. Fill in the employer's name, address, and Employer Identification Number (EIN) in the designated boxes.
3. Enter the employee's name, address, and Social Security number.
4. In the 'Wages, tips, other compensation' box, enter the total earnings for the year.
5. Report federal income tax withheld in the appropriate box.
6. Complete boxes for Social Security wages and Medicare wages, if applicable.
7. Include any other relevant information, such as state wages and state tax withheld, in the respective boxes.
8. Review all information for accuracy before submitting out to employees by January 31.

Who needs w-2?

1. Employees who earn wages, tips, or other compensation from an employer.
2. Employers are required to provide W-2 forms to their employees for tax reporting purposes.
3. Individuals who receive specific types of income, such as non-profit organizations or statutory employees.

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What is w-2?

A W-2 form is a tax document that employers must send to their employees and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) at the end of each year. It reports an employee's annual wages and the amount of taxes withheld from their paycheck.

Who is required to file w-2?

Employers who pay their employees are required to file a W-2 form for each employee. This includes businesses, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.

How to fill out w-2?

To fill out a W-2 form, the employer must provide information such as the employer's identification details, the employee’s name, address, Social Security number, and the total wages paid and taxes withheld. This is usually done using payroll processing software.

What is the purpose of w-2?

The purpose of the W-2 form is to report the wages and taxes of employees to the IRS and to assist employees in filing their annual tax returns.

What information must be reported on w-2?

The W-2 form must report the employee’s total wages, tips, other compensation, federal income tax withheld, Social Security wages, Medicare wages, and state taxes withheld, along with the employer’s information.