Form W-2

Wage and Tax Statement

Plain-English answer: A W-2 reports wages and certain taxes withheld for an employee for the year.

Why did I get Form W-2?

Employees receive it from employers for tax filing and recordkeeping.

What do I do next?

Keep it with your tax records and use it when preparing the applicable tax return.

Does Form W-2 need to be notarized?

No.

Where does it go?

Employers provide copies to employees and file required copies through the applicable reporting system.

Official sourcehttps://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-w-2

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