Instructions for IRS Form W-2, W-3

IRS Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement IRS Form W-3 Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements

This document contains official instructions for IRS Form W-2 , and IRS Form W-3 . Both forms are released and collected by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a subdivision of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. An up-to-date fillable IRS Form W-2 is available for download through this link. The latest available IRS Form W-3 can be downloaded through this link.

FAQ

Q: What is Form W-2?
A: Form W-2 is a tax form used by employers to report wages and tax withholdings for employees.

Q: What information is required on Form W-2?
A: Form W-2 requires information such as employee wages, taxes withheld, and other related earnings.

Q: Who needs to file Form W-2?
A: Employers must file Form W-2 for each employee who received wages during the tax year.

Q: When is the deadline to file Form W-2?
A: The deadline to file Form W-2 is January 31st.

Q: What is Form W-3?
A: Form W-3 is a summary transmittal form that accompanies Form W-2. It summarizes the total wages and taxes for all employees.

Q: Do I need to submit Form W-3 if I e-file Form W-2?
A: Yes, if you e-file Form W-2, you still need to submit Form W-3 to the Social Security Administration.

Q: What is the purpose of Form W-3?
A: Form W-3 is used to verify the accuracy of information reported on Form W-2 and to reconcile totals.

Q: Can Form W-2 be filed electronically?
A: Yes, employers are encouraged to file Form W-2 electronically.

Q: How do I get a copy of Form W-2?
A: Contact your employer to obtain a copy of your Form W-2.

Q: What do I do if there is an error on my Form W-2?
A: Contact your employer to correct any errors on your Form W-2.