Form W-2
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Answer Tax QuestionsWhere do I find information on how to file Forms W-2 ?
Asked Friday, December 22, 2000 by an anonymous user
W-2 forms should be furnished to your employees by January 31. It is your responsibility as an employer to file Forms W-2 with the Social Security Administration (SSA) for your employees which will show the wages paid and taxes withheld for the year.
You must send Copy A to the SSA with Form W-3 by February 28.
Form W-3 is a summary form that shows the total of all W-2's being sent. Go to the IRS website or get Publication 15, Circular E, Employer's Tax Guide or Forms and publications can be requested by calling 1-800-829-3676.
You must send Copy A to the SSA with Form W-3 by February 28.
Form W-3 is a summary form that shows the total of all W-2's being sent. Go to the IRS website or get Publication 15, Circular E, Employer's Tax Guide or Forms and publications can be requested by calling 1-800-829-3676.
If I can't get my W-2 form from my employer, can I still file my tax return?
Asked Tuesday, October 24, 2000 by an anonymous user
If you cannot get a duplicate W-2 from your employer, your local CPA can use Form 4852, substitute W-2 to reconstruct your salary and use it for your tax return.
A copy of Form 4852 should be sent to the Social Security Administration to help ensure proper credit of the Social Security taxes.
A copy of Form 4852 should be sent to the Social Security Administration to help ensure proper credit of the Social Security taxes.
What amount on my W-2 form is my taxable wages ?
Asked Friday, September 22, 2000 by an anonymous user
Your taxable wages, tips and taxable fringe benefit compensation is listed in Box 1 of your W-2 form.