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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 ...

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 ...

The IRS Form W-2 is one of the most important documents used when filing your federal tax return. What’s on your W-2 could be the difference between owing a tax payment and receiving a refund. Here’s ...

From phishing emails to fake tax preparers, these four W‑2 form scams in 2026 could put your money and identity at risk.

Companies that pay wages and other payments totaling more than $600 in a calendar year must furnish copies of IRS Form W-2 to employees, including former employees. If your company paid an individual ...

For millions of Americans, the start of the year brings one urgent question: "When will I get my W-2?" While the legal mailing deadline for employers is typically January 31, that date falls on a ...

For all intents and purposes, the IRS treats a contract worker, often referred to as a 1099 worker, as self-employed. Instead of receiving a W-2 for tax filing purposes, contract employees receive ...

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” The Act established new above-the-line tax deductions for “qualified tips” and “qualified overtime ...

Most people get their W-2 forms by the end of January. Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, shows your income and the taxes withheld from your pay for the year. You need it to file an accurate tax return ...