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IRS Form W-3
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IRS Form W-3 Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements
What Is IRS Form W-3?
This is a tax form that was released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - a subdivision of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Check the official IRS-issued instructions before completing and submitting the form.
FAQ
Q: What is IRS Form W-3?
A: IRS Form W-3 is used to transmit wage and tax statements (such as Forms W-2) to the Social Security Administration.
Q: Who needs to file IRS Form W-3?
A: Employers who are required to file Form W-2 must also file Form W-3 to transmit the forms to the Social Security Administration.
Q: When is IRS Form W-3 due?
A: Form W-3 is generally due by the last day of February.
Q: What information is required on Form W-3?
A: Form W-3 requires information such as the employer's name, EIN, total wages, total federal income tax withheld, and total Social Security and Medicare wages and taxes.
Q: Is Form W-3 the same as Form W-2?
A: No, Form W-3 is used to transmit Forms W-2 to the Social Security Administration, while Form W-2 is used to report wages and taxes for each employee.
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