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Form W-2AS: What you need
to know
Form W-2AS, American Samoa Wage and Tax Statement, is an information return used to report wages, tips, and other compensation paid to employees for services performed in American Samoa, along with American Samoa income tax withheld, Social Security wages and taxes, and Medicare wages and taxes.
Who is required to file Form W-2AS?
Form W-2AS must be filed by employers who pay wages for services performed in American Samoa and withhold American Samoa income tax from those wages.
This includes:
- Businesses and employers operating in American Samoa
- Government agencies and nonprofit organizations with employees subject to American Samoa tax withholding
- Payroll providers or authorized agents filing on behalf of employers
Form W-2AS Deadlines for the 2025 Tax Year
Know your filing and furnishing deadlines to stay compliant and avoid costly penalties.
| Employee Copy Distribution | Paper Filing with SSA | Electronic Filing with SSA |
|---|---|---|
| February 2, 2026 | February 2, 2026 | February 2, 2026 |
Information Required to File Form W-2AS
Discover the key information needed to file Form W-2AS easily.
Employer Information
Name, EIN, address, and ZIP code
Employee Information
Name, SSN, address, and ZIP code
Wages and Tips
Total wages, tips, and other compensation; Social Security and Medicare wages and allocated tips
Tax Withheld
American Samoa income tax withheld, Social Security tax withheld, and Medicare tax withheld
W-2 Codes
Codes reporting additional types of compensation or benefits, where applicable.
Learn more about Form W2 Codes
The Bandit Commitment
Ensuring the right outcome for
every Form W-2AS you file.
Filing Form W-2AS goes beyond submission; it requires accurate wage reporting, thorough validation, and timely delivery to the SSA and your employees.
TaxBandits supports every step to help you file with confidence and stay compliant.
Getting the right data in
Start with validated employee, wage, and withholding information to minimize errors and ensure accurate reporting before filing.
Guided, end-to-end compliance
From reporting American Samoa wages and tax withholding to furnishing employee copies, TaxBandits guides you through every step of the filing process.
Free retransmission
If your Form W-2AS is rejected by the SSA due to filing errors, you can retransmit the return at no
additional cost.
Money-back guarantee
If your return is not accepted or is identified as a duplicate filing, your filing fee may be eligible for a refund, subject to eligibility.
How to File Form W-2AS with TaxBandits
TaxBandits streamlines every step of the process, from SSA filing to employee copy delivery.
Prepare forms with ease
No more manual calculations, spreadsheet errors, or navigating complex wage reporting requirements.
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Flexible Data Import
Import employer and employee information using CSV files, bulk upload templates, or supported accounting and payroll software integrations.
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Guided Preparation
Follow a step-by-step filing process to accurately report wages, tips, compensation, and American Samoa income tax withholding
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Secure Data Storage
Your filing data is securely stored, making it easy to access records, monitor filing status, and retrieve prior-year information when needed.
Ensure accuracy with validations
Our built-in validations help identify errors before your Form W-2AS is transmitted to the SSA.
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Built-In Data Validations
Automatically detect missing employee information, invalid SSNs, wage discrepancies, and other common filing errors.
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Pre-Submission Smart Review
Review warnings and validation alerts before filing to improve accuracy and reduce the risk of rejection.
Secure SSA E-filing and distribution
Submit Form W-2AS electronically and deliver employee copies through a secure and efficient workflow.
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Secure Transmission
Transmit Form W-2AS securely to the Social Security Administration (SSA) using an encrypted filing process.
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Fast Filing Status Updates
Track your submission status and receive acknowledgment updates once your filing has been processed.
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Employee Copy Distribution
Furnish employee copies online, by postal mail, or through a secure
recipient portal.
Frequently Asked Questions about Form W-2AS
Form W-2AS is used to report wages paid to employees who performed services in American Samoa, along with American Samoa income tax withheld. Unlike the standard Form W-2, which reports U.S. federal income tax withholding, Form W-2AS reports withholding for the American Samoa government.
If a Form W-2AS filing is rejected, it can be retransmitted at no additional cost under the Bandit Commitment.
Not always. If an employee's wages are reportable only on Form W-2AS, a separate Form W-2 is generally not required. However, if the employee also received wages subject to U.S. federal income tax reporting, a separate Form W-2 may be required.
Employers can request an extension of time to file Form W-2AS with the Social Security Administration (SSA) by submitting Form 8809, Application for Extension of Time to File Information Returns. If you need additional time to furnish employee statements, file Form 15397 on or before the original due date.
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