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With tax season just getting started—the season officially opened on January 27, 2025—you’ve likely received several tax reporting forms already, or they are on their way. Here's what you need to know ...

When should my W-2 form show up? We're looking at a Friday, Jan. 31, deadline for employers to mail W-2 forms that report an employee's income and withholdings. Typically, you'd have that W-2 in hand ...

Don't let tax season catch you off guard. We break down the key differences on a W-2 and 1099 forms that directly impact your tax refund.

Every direct employee of a company should receive a W-2 form in January. The W-2 is the base document that defines your tax obligations, so it is important that you review and understand yours.

If you’re an employee, Form W-2 is one of the most important forms you’ll receive at tax time. It includes information about the income and benefits you received during the tax year, so you’ll need it ...

Employers complete form W-2 annually to report employee earnings and tax withholdings. Employees complete form W-4 when starting a new job to tell employers how much to withhold from their paychecks.

What Is a W-2 Form? How Wage and Tax Statements Work Your email has been sent Key takeaways: A W-2 form is a federal tax form that documents an employee’s total compensation, fringe benefits, and tax ...

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