{"id":9632,"date":"2023-08-28T05:41:56","date_gmt":"2023-08-28T12:41:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/?p=9632"},"modified":"2025-04-07T19:05:42","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T02:05:42","slug":"state-withholding-on-w-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/en\/state-withholding-w-2\/","title":{"rendered":"State Withholding on W2: U.S. Wage and Tax Statement"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-9632-1\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Understanding_W-2_State_Withholding.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Understanding_W-2_State_Withholding.mp4\">https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Understanding_W-2_State_Withholding.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p><i>The W-2 Form (AKA Wage and Tax Statement) is how you, as an employee, report your income for the previous tax year, along with all the wages your employer withheld for tax purposes. <\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>It\u2019s full of important information that\u2019s codified for brevity and, therefore, can be slightly confusing to navigate. Don\u2019t worry! We\u2019re here to help you make sense of state withholding on W-2.<\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Is Tax Form W-2 Used For?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Form W-2 is used to report the wages earned by employees and the taxes that were withheld from their paychecks. It also reports Social Security tax (a.k.a. the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax) to the Social Security Administration. The FICA tax has two components \u2013 the Social Security portion and the Medicare portion \u2013 that are separately reported on Tax Form W-2.<\/p>\n<p>RELATED:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/articles\/withholding-tax-basics\"> Withholding Tax: The Basics<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tax Form W-2 is the responsibility of the employer. Employers are required to complete a W-2 Form for each of their employees, and they must deliver it to each employee by January 31st of the calendar year. Employers must then file the W-2 Forms with the Social Security Administration by the last day of February (if filing by paper mail) or the last day of March (if filing electronically). W-2 Tax Forms will report all the wages and taxes for the employees of that business\/company for the prior calendar year.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12168 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/kelly-sikkema-M98NRBuzbpc-unsplash1-1024x720.jpg\" alt=\"state withholding on w-2\" width=\"574\" height=\"403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/kelly-sikkema-M98NRBuzbpc-unsplash1-1024x720.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/kelly-sikkema-M98NRBuzbpc-unsplash1-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/kelly-sikkema-M98NRBuzbpc-unsplash1-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/kelly-sikkema-M98NRBuzbpc-unsplash1-1536x1080.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/kelly-sikkema-M98NRBuzbpc-unsplash1-2048x1440.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/kelly-sikkema-M98NRBuzbpc-unsplash1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 574px) 100vw, 574px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"53\"><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"51\">Understanding State Withholding on W2<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"422\">If you\u2019ve ever looked at your W-2 form and wondered what \u201cstate withholding\u201d means, you\u2019re not alone. Simply put, state withholding on W-2 is the portion of your paycheck that your employer deducts and sends to your state\u2019s tax agency to cover your estimated state income tax. This helps ensure you don\u2019t end up with a big tax bill when you file your state return.<\/p>\n<p>Your state withholding on your W-2 amount depends on a few things: your income, as higher earnings usually mean higher withholding; your W-4 or state withholding form, since the number of allowances or exemptions you claim affects how much is withheld; and your state\u2019s tax rates, as some states have flat tax rates while others have progressive systems where rates increase with income.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"1002\">Not every state has income tax, though! If you live in places like Texas, Florida, or Nevada, you won\u2019t see state withholding on your W-2 because these states don\u2019t collect income tax.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1043\"><strong data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1041\">The Importance of Getting State Withholding on W-2 Right<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1288\">Getting your withholding right is important. If too little is taken out, you might owe money at tax time (plus possible penalties). If too much is withheld, you\u2019ll get a refund\u2014but that means you gave the state an interest-free loan all year.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1330\"><strong data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1328\">How to Adjust Your State Withholding on W-2<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1536\">If you owed a lot of money or got a big refund last year, you might want to adjust your state withholding. You can do this by submitting a new W-4 or state-specific withholding form to your employer.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1697\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Understanding your state withholding on W-2 helps you take control of your tax situation\u2014so you\u2019re not in for any surprises when you file your return!<\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Complete Tax Form W-2: Instructions<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The following information provides a line-by-line analysis for each component of Tax Form W-2, based on the IRS Instruction Booklet.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Form W-2: Copies<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Tax Form W-2 is a multi-part form and has six parts\/copies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Copy A:<\/b>This copy must be submitted to the Social Security Administration by the employer, either electronically or by mail.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Copy 1:<\/b>This copy is submitted by the employer to the state, city, or local tax department (if any).<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Copy B:<\/b>This copy is given to the employee to file with their<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/file-taxes-online\/\"> federal income tax return (Form 1040)<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Copy C:<\/b>This copy is given to the employee to keep for their records. (To be safe, this copy should be kept for at least four years.)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Copy D:<\/b>This copy is kept by the employer for their records. (To be safe, this copy should be kept for at least four years.)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Copy 2:<\/b>This copy is given to the employee to file with their state or local income tax returns (if any).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>RELATED:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/articles\/how-to-file-your-income-tax-return\"> How to File Your Income Tax Return<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Form W-2: Lettered Boxes<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Tax Form W-2 has six lettered boxes (A thru F) that cover employer and employee identification information:<\/p>\n<p><b>Box A:<\/b> <b><i>Employee\u2019s social security number<\/i><\/b> \u2013 As it appears on their social security card.<\/p>\n<p><b>Box B:<\/b> <b><i>Employer identification number (EIN)<\/i><\/b> \u2013 The number assigned by the IRS that was used on the employer\u2019s federal employment tax return.<\/p>\n<p><b>Box C:<\/b> <b><i>Employer\u2019s name, address, and ZIP code<\/i><\/b> \u2013 As it appears on the employer\u2019s federal employment tax return.<\/p>\n<p><b>Box D:<\/b> <b><i>Control number<\/i><\/b> \u2013 (Optional) A code number assigned by the company\u2019s payroll processing software to identify individual W-2s.<\/p>\n<p><b>Box E:<\/b> <b><i>Employee\u2019s name<\/i><\/b> \u2013 As it appears on their social security card.<\/p>\n<p><b>Box F:<\/b> <b><i>Employee\u2019s address and ZIP code<\/i><\/b> \u2013 May be a former address if the employee recently moved.<\/p>\n<p><b>Form W-2: Numbered Boxes<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Tax Form W-2 has twenty numbered boxes (1 thru 20) that cover wages and taxes:<\/p>\n<p><b>Box 1: <\/b><b><i>Wages, tips, other compensation<\/i><\/b> \u2013 This box must show the total taxable wages, tips, and other compensation (e.g., bonuses and group-term life insurance benefits) that the employee was paid during the year, before any payroll deductions.<\/p>\n<p><b>Box 2: <\/b><b><i>Federal income tax withheld<\/i><\/b> \u2013 This box reports the total federal income tax that was withheld from the employee\u2019s paychecks during the year.<\/p>\n<p>RELATED:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/articles\/understanding-payroll-and-withholding-taxes\"> Understanding Payroll and Withholding Taxes<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Box 3: <\/b><b><i>Social security wages<\/i><\/b> \u2013 This box reports the total amount of wages subject to employee Social Security tax, not including Social Security tips (Box 7) and allocated tips (Box 8). The total of Boxes 3 and 7 cannot exceed the maximum taxable amount of $132,900 (2019 Social Security wage base). Box 3 should also include: signing bonuses, the taxable cost of group-term life insurance over $50,000 (also included in Box 1), the cost of accident and health insurance premiums for 2% or more shareholder-employees paid by an S corporation (if not excludable), employee and nonexcludable employer contributions to an MSA or HSA (that were not made through a cafeteria plan), employee contributions to a SIMPLE retirement account, and adoption benefits.<\/p>\n<p><b>Box 4: <\/b><b><i>Social security tax withheld<\/i><\/b> \u2013 This box reports the total amount of Social Security tax that was withheld from the employee\u2019s paychecks during the year, including Social Security tax on tips. The Social Security tax has a flat rate of 6.2% of wages, up to a maximum taxable amount of $132,900. Therefore, the tax should not exceed $8,239.80 for any individual (6.2% \u00d7 $132,900 = $8,239.80).<\/p>\n<p><b>Box 5: <\/b><b><i>Medicare wages and tips<\/i><\/b> \u2013 This box reports the total amount of wages and tips subject to employee Medicare tax, which has a flat rate of 1.45% on all earnings. The wages and tips that are subject to Medicare tax are the same as those subject to Social Security tax. This box may also include 401k contributions, deferred compensation, and other benefits. There is no maximum limit for wages subject to Medicare tax, so it is not uncommon for the amount in Box 5 to be greater than the amount in Box 1 or Box 3.<\/p>\n<p><b>Box 6: <\/b><b><i>Medicare tax withheld<\/i><\/b> \u2013 This box reports the total amount of Medicare tax that was withheld from the employee\u2019s paychecks during the year. The Medicare tax has a flat rate of 1.45% on all earnings.<\/p>\n<p><b>Box 7: <\/b><b><i>Social security tips<\/i><\/b> \u2013 This box shows the amount of tip income that the employee reported to the employer. If no tips were reported, this box will have no amount. (Note: These tips should be included in Boxes 1 and 5. And the total of Boxes 3 and 7 should not exceed $132,900.)<\/p>\n<p><b>Box 8: <\/b><b><i>Allocated tips<\/i><\/b> \u2013 This box allows the employer to report any additional tip income that was not reported by the employee in Box 7, if the tips from Box 7 are below the required percentage\/amount. The amount shown in Box 8 should not be included in Boxes 1, 3, 5, or 7. If an employee has allocated tips shown on their W-2, they must report those tips using Tax Form 1040.<\/p>\n<p><b>Box 10: <\/b><b><i>Dependent care benefits<\/i><\/b> \u2013 This box reports the total amount of dependent care expenses\/services (e.g., daycare facilities) that was paid for or provided by the employer during the year through a dependent care assistance program. Although up to $5,000 of received benefits may be excluded from an employee\u2019s income, the total amount of benefits paid by the employer must be reported in Box 10, whether or not it exceeds $5,000. Any amounts over $5,000 must also be included in Boxes 1, 3, and 5 (within the applicable limitations).<\/p>\n<p>RELATED:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/articles\/child-tax-credit\"> Child Tax Credit<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12167\" src=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/kelly-sikkema-3-Tc_5LROrM-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"state withholding on w-2\" width=\"585\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/kelly-sikkema-3-Tc_5LROrM-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/kelly-sikkema-3-Tc_5LROrM-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/kelly-sikkema-3-Tc_5LROrM-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/kelly-sikkema-3-Tc_5LROrM-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/kelly-sikkema-3-Tc_5LROrM-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/kelly-sikkema-3-Tc_5LROrM-unsplash-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/kelly-sikkema-3-Tc_5LROrM-unsplash-640x426.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Box 11: <\/b><b><i>Nonqualified plans<\/i><\/b> \u2013 This box reports any amounts distributed to the employee from the employer\u2019s nonqualified deferred compensation plan or nongovernmental pension plan.<\/p>\n<p>This amount should be included in Box 1 as part of the employee\u2019s taxable income. Box 11 helps determine if any part of the amounts reported in Boxes 1, 3, or 5 are from a previous year.<\/p>\n<p><b>Box 12 (a, b, c, d): <\/b><b><i>Codes<\/i><\/b> \u2013 This box reports deferrals, contributions, and uncollected taxes with a single or double letter code (from A to HH), followed by a dollar amount.<\/p>\n<p>Code letters do not have to correlate with the Box 12 letters (a, b, c, or d), and no more than four items can be reported in Box 12 of Copy A. To report additional items on Copy A, use a separate W-2.<\/p>\n<p><b>Box 13: <\/b><b><i>Checkboxes<\/i><\/b> \u2013 This section offers three checkboxes: Statutory employee, Retirement plan, and Third-party sick pay. Any of those that apply to the employee must be checked-off.<\/p>\n<p><b>Box 14: <\/b><b><i>Other<\/i><\/b> \u2013 This box allows the employer to report any additional tax information, including the value of a vehicle leased to the employee, state disability insurance taxes withheld, union dues, uniform payments, health insurance premiums deducted, nontaxable income, educational assistance payments, a minister\u2019s parsonage allowance and utilities, and certain contributions to a pension plan.<\/p>\n<p><b>Box 15: <\/b><b><i>State and Employer\u2019s state ID number<\/i><\/b> \u2013 This box shows the employer\u2019s state (as a two-letter abbreviation) and the employer\u2019s state identification number (assigned to them by the state). This box can be used for two states, separated by the broken line.<\/p>\n<p><b>Box 16: <\/b><b><i>State wages, tips, etc.<\/i><\/b> \u2013 This box reports the total amount of taxable income the employee earned in that state. This box can be used to report wages from two states, separated by the broken line.<\/p>\n<p><b>Box 17: <\/b><b><i>State income tax<\/i><\/b> \u2013 This box reports the total amount of state income tax that was withheld from the employee\u2019s wages (from Box 16). This box can be used to report taxes for two states, separated by the broken line.<\/p>\n<p><b>Box 18: <\/b><b><i>Local wages, tips, etc.<\/i><\/b> \u2013 This box reports the employee\u2019s total amount of taxable income that is subject to local, city, or other state income taxes. This box can be used to report wages from two localities, separated by the broken line.<\/p>\n<p><b>Box 19: <\/b><b><i>Local income tax<\/i><\/b> \u2013 This box reports the total amount of local, city, or other state taxes that was withheld from the employee\u2019s wages (from Box 18). This box can be used to report taxes for two localities, separated by the broken line.<\/p>\n<p><b>Box 20: <\/b><b><i>Locality name<\/i><\/b> \u2013 This box identifies the locality for which the taxes were withheld.<\/p>\n<h3><b>W-2 Box 12 Codes Explained<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Box 12 of the W-2 is something of a special case due to the staggering amount of codes related to it. If you&#8217;ve ever looked at your W-2 form and wondered what all those codes in Box 12 mean, here&#8217;s a breakdown:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>A &amp; B<\/b> \u2013 These deal with uncollected Social Security and Medicare taxes on tips. If you have an amount listed here, you\u2019ll need to report it on Form 1040 Schedule 2, line 13.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>C<\/b> \u2013 If your employer provides life insurance over $50,000, the taxable cost is shown here. This is just for info\u2014it\u2019s already included in your taxable wages.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>D, E, F, G, H, &amp; S<\/b> \u2013 These relate to different types of retirement plan contributions (401(k), 403(b), SEP, SIMPLE, and more). You might be eligible for the Saver\u2019s Credit, so check Form 1040 Schedule 3, line 4.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>J<\/b> \u2013 If you received sick pay that\u2019s not taxable, it\u2019s listed here for reference.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>K<\/b> \u2013 If you got a big &#8220;golden parachute&#8221; payment (a large severance package), this code means you owe a 20% excise tax. Report it on Form 1040 Schedule 2, line 17k.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>L<\/b> \u2013 If your employer reimbursed work-related expenses tax-free, you may need to fill out Form 2106 for employee business expenses.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>M &amp; N<\/b> \u2013 These show uncollected Social Security and Medicare taxes on group-term life insurance for former employees. You\u2019ll need to report these on Form 1040 Schedule 2, line 13.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>P<\/b> \u2013 If you&#8217;re in the military and got moving expense reimbursements, use Form 3903 to see if you can deduct them.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Q<\/b> \u2013 Nontaxable combat pay for military members. Check the 1040 instructions for how to report it.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>R<\/b> \u2013 If your employer contributed to an Archer Medical Savings Account (MSA), this goes on Form 8853.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>T<\/b> \u2013 This is for adoption benefits your employer provided. Use Form 8839 to calculate any tax-free amount.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>V<\/b> \u2013 If you made money from exercising non-statutory stock options, it\u2019ll show up here and is included in your taxable wages.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>W<\/b> \u2013 Employer contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) go here. You\u2019ll report these on Form 8889.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Y &amp; Z<\/b> \u2013 These deal with deferred compensation plans. Code Z means the plan didn\u2019t meet IRS requirements, so you\u2019ll owe extra taxes.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>AA, BB, &amp; EE<\/b> \u2013 These show Roth contributions under 401(k), 403(b), and government 457(b) plans. They aren\u2019t tax-deductible, but you might qualify for the Saver\u2019s Credit.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>DD<\/b> \u2013 Just for your info\u2014this shows how much your employer paid for your health insurance.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>FF<\/b> \u2013 If you have a qualified small employer health reimbursement plan, this is where the benefits are listed.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>GG &amp; HH<\/b> \u2013 These relate to equity grants and stock options under Section 83(i). They\u2019re just informational, but they do count as taxable wages.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>II<\/b> \u2013 If you received Medicaid waiver payments, they might be excluded from taxable income under Notice 2014-7.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hopefully, this breakdown helps make sense of all those codes.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, see<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/fw2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> IRS Tax Form W-2<\/a> and the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/iw2w3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Instructions for Form W-2<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12166 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alexander-grey-8lnbXtxFGZw-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"state withholding on w2\" width=\"563\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alexander-grey-8lnbXtxFGZw-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alexander-grey-8lnbXtxFGZw-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alexander-grey-8lnbXtxFGZw-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alexander-grey-8lnbXtxFGZw-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alexander-grey-8lnbXtxFGZw-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alexander-grey-8lnbXtxFGZw-unsplash-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alexander-grey-8lnbXtxFGZw-unsplash-640x426.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 563px) 100vw, 563px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>W-2 Instructions: FAQ<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>1. What do I do if I don\u2019t receive my W-2?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b>First, check your email or online payroll portal since many companies provide electronic copies. If you still don\u2019t have it by mid-February, contact your employer. As a last resort, you can call the IRS if you need further help.<\/p>\n<p><b>2. How do I use my W-2 when filing taxes?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b>Enter the income and tax withholding amounts from your W-2 into your tax return. If you\u2019re filing online, most tax software lets you upload or enter the information manually.<\/p>\n<p><b>3. What if my W-2 has an error?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b>Let your employer know as soon as possible so they can issue a corrected W-2. If you\u2019ve already filed your taxes, you may need to file an amended return using Form 1040-X.<\/p>\n<p><b>4. Do I need to attach my W-2 to my tax return?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b>If you file electronically, you don\u2019t need to attach your W-2 at all\u2014it\u2019s submitted digitally. If you file a paper return, include Copy B of your W-2 with your federal return.<\/p>\n<p><b>5. Can I still file my taxes if I lost my W-2?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b>Yes! You can request a copy from your employer or use IRS Form 4852 (Substitute for Form W-2) if you can\u2019t get a replacement in time. It\u2019s better than the alternative, which is to file taxes late.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The W-2 Form (AKA Wage and Tax Statement) is how you, as an employee, report your income for the previous tax year, along with all the wages your employer withheld for tax purposes. It\u2019s full of important information that\u2019s codified for brevity and, therefore, can be slightly confusing to navigate. Don\u2019t worry! 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