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One of tax season’s biggest challenges is gathering all the documents you’ll need to file your return by the IRS deadline—including a W-2 form from your employer. If you left a job during the tax year ...

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 has released drafts of some 2026 tax forms, including a draft of Form W-2. The changes are intended to address tax reporting updates, particularly for tipped and overtime workers. Wondering ...

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 ...

Employers must file their copies of Forms W-2 and W-3 with the Social Security Administration by Jan. 31, the Internal Revenue Service reminded employers in a Jan. 18 news release. In addition, Jan.

The Internal Revenue Service made some enhancements to its Individual Online Accounts for taxpayers, adding W-2 and 1095-A information returns for 2023 and 2024, but reports are also circulating about ...

The IRS has published a draft of the 2026 Form W-2, which incorporates above-the-line tax deductions for “qualified tips” and “qualified overtime compensation,” as recently established by the One Big ...