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Form W-3

W-3 - Red forms - Filing requirement

Asked Thursday, January 26, 2012 by an anonymous user
In the past, Forms W-2 and W-3 had to be filed using the Red forms but currently the IRS will accept IRS approved scan able Non red forms.
For the current year, paper copies to be filed with the IRS for Forms 1099 Copies A and 1096 must be RED copies.
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Form W-3

W-3 - Mailing Address

Asked Tuesday, January 24, 2012 by an anonymous user
File Paper copies of Form W-3 with the entire Copy A page of Forms W-2 to
Social Security Administration
Data Operations Center
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18769-001
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Form W-3

W-3 - Due Date for Paper Returns

Asked Tuesday, January 24, 2012 by an anonymous user
Mail Paper Form W-3 with Copy A of Forms W-2 by February 28, 20XX
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W-3 - Due Date for Electronic Fill-in Returns

Asked Tuesday, January 24, 2012 by an anonymous user
Electronic fill in forms or uploads are filed through SSA's Business Service Online BSO website is www.socialsecurity.gov/employer and click on First time filers or Returning filers under the Before you File Link.
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W-3 - Ordering Forms

Asked Tuesday, January 24, 2012 by an anonymous user
To order IRS Scannable Forms call 1-800-829-3676
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