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How to Print W-2 Form Online for 2024 Tax Year with TaxBandits?

Choose Form W-2

Select Form W-2 from the dashboard and choose the tax year you want to file for. TaxBandits supports W-2 filing for the current and previous two tax years.

Enter Form W-2 Information

Enter the required information directly into your W-2 form (or) import data in bulk using our CSV template.

Review Form W-2

In addition to the federal filing, ensure you comply with the state filing requirements for each employee.

Transmit your Form W-2 to the SSA/State

Choose how you want to distribute the W-2 copies to your employees – Postal Mailing, Online Access, or BanditComplete.

Deliver Employee Copy (Postal/Online Access)

Review the information you reported and transmit your W-2 forms to both the SSA and the state agencies.

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How to file Form W-2?

Information Required to Create Printable & Fillable Form W-2

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While filing your Form W-2 with the SSA, make sure you have furnished all the required information in it. Remember, failing to provide all required information or incorrect information on Form W-2 can result in unwanted IRS penalties.

Before you begin the Form W-2 filing process with the SSA, make sure you have all the following information on hand:

  • 1. Employer Details: Name, EIN, Employer Type, and Address
  • 2. Employee Details: Name, SSN, Address, and Contact Information
  • 3. Federal Details: Federal Income and Federal Tax Withheld
  • 4. FICA Details: Social Security and Medicare Taxes Withheld
  • 5. State Details: State Income and State Tax Withheld
  • 6. Local Tax Details: Local, City or other Income Tax Withheld

Once you have this information readily available, you are ready to
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Frequently Asked Questions on Printable and Fillable W-2

What is Wage and Tax Statement Form W-2?

Form W-2 is a wage tax form to report the wages paid to employees and the taxes (social security, income, and Medicare tax) withheld from the employees to the SSA (Social Security Administration).

Every employer engaging in a trade or business who pays remuneration, including non cash payments of $600 or more for the year (all amounts if any income, social security, or Medicare tax was withheld) for services performed by an employee must file a Form W-2 for each employee.

When is the deadline for filing Form W-2 with the SSA?

The deadline to file your Form W-2 with the SSA for the 2024 tax year is January 31, 2025.

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Note: If the date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or a legal holiday, the form must be filed on the next business day.

Is there any Late payment penalty for W-2?

Yes. Generally, the IRS will charge a penalty if you fail to file your W-2 form on time and cannot show any reasonable cause for the failure to file. In addition, you will also incur a separate penalty if you fail to provide copies of the form to payees on time.

Visit https://www.taxbandits.com/w2-forms/form-w2-penalty/ to learn more about Form W-2 penalties.

What are the different copies available for Form W-2?

As per the IRS mandate, there are three copies of form W-2 that employers need to furnish with their employees on the same date of filing their Form W-2.

The three copies are (Copy C), for their own records, (Copy B) for the federal tax return, and (Copy 2) for the state tax return.

How do I Print Form W-2?

Complete the mandatory information on your Form W-2 and get the printable W-2 Form within minutes with TaxBandits. Fill out your W2 details, check the form for review, transmit the form to SSA & then Print/Download your copies instantly from your TaxBandits account.

With TaxBandits, you have an option to send the W-2 printed copies to your employees.

How to correct Form W-2?

If you have made any mistakes on your previous filed Form W-2, you can use
Form W-2c to report the corrections with the IRS.

Form W-2c is the correction form for previously filed Form W-2 or W-2c. Using this form, you can correct the errors made in your Form W-2 or W-2c filed previously with the SSA.

The following errors can be corrected using Form W-2c:

  • Incorrect name
  • Incorrect SSN
  • Incorrect amount entered
  • Incorrect details on employee earnings or tax withholdings
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Helpful Resources

What is Form W-2?

What is Form W-2?

W2 is an annual tax return that must be submitted to the SSA by the employers. It is used to report the wages paid to employees and the taxes withheld from their paychecks.
Form W-2 Penalty

Form W-2 Penalty

IRS will impose penalty, if employer didn't report Form W-2 to the SSA or didn't provide a copy to employee on-time, or reported wrong information on
Form W-2.
Form W-2 Due Date

Form W-2 Due Date

The deadline to file your Form W-2 with the SSA is January 31. Employers are also required to furnish W-2 copies B, C, and 2 to employees by January 31.
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