Irs Form W-2

/ˌaɪ.ɑːrˈɛs fɔːrm dʌbəljuː tuː/

Definitions

  1. (n.) An IRS tax form documenting an employee's annual wages and the amount of taxes withheld from their paycheck.
    Employees receive an IRS Form W-2 from their employer every year to file federal and state tax returns.

Forms

  • irs form w-2

Commentary

The IRS Form W-2 is a critical document for both employers and employees in tax reporting; accuracy in reporting wages and withholdings is essential to avoid penalties.

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