Form W-2
Form W-2 Deadline 2026: Simple Guide for Payroll Payers
If you pay employees, Form W-2 is one of the most important year‑end tasks on your calendar. This guide explains what's due, when, & how to file.
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Form W-2
Form W-2 filing guides for employers: deadlines, common errors, W-2c corrections, state-specific requirements, OBBA changes, and IRS penalty response.
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Form 1099
W-2 vs 1099: The Payer’s Guide to Choosing the Right Form
The decision of employee vs contractor drives how you pay, what you report to the government, and which forms you file (W-2 vs 1099).
ACA Reporting
OBBA Updates for 2025: No Withholding Changes, But 1099 Rules Shift
Learn how OBBA impacts 2025 tax reporting. No withholding changes, but 1099-K rules shift now with bigger updates in 2026.
Form W-2
IRS Update: 2026 W-2 Draft Changes under OBBA
The IRS has posted the 2026 W-2 draft and related instructions. These drafts are meant to solicit feedback and help employers prepare early.
Form W-2
2026 Form W-2 Deadlines (TY2025)
At the end of each year, employers must begin to look at the upcoming Form W-2 Deadlines.
Form W-2
IRS Form W-2 State Filing: A Practical Guide for Employers
Along with federal filing, employers must be aware of Form W-2 State filing requirements for any applicable states.
Form W-2
Form W-2 Penalties for Employers: How to Avoid Them in 2025
This guide explains how Form W-2 penalties work, what commonly causes them, and the practical steps you can take now to stay compliant in 2025.
Form W-2
W-2 vs W-9: Understand the Key Differences
If you hire workers or get paid for services, understanding W-2 vs W-9 can save time, money, and potential penalties.
Form W-2
What is a W3? Complete Guide & Requirements
Most commonly asked "What is a W3" is a transmittal from for the IRS acting as a header sheet for the accompanying 1099s.
Form W-2
File and Distribute – Form W-2
Several parties will require copies of your Form W-2 reporting. The copies should be distributed as follows:
ACA Reporting
Electronic Form Delivery Simplifies IRS 1095, 1099, & W-2
The IRS authorizes businesses to use electronic form delivery or to furnish electronic copies of certain tax forms, instead of a paper copy.
ACA Reporting
IRS Filing Guides for ACA, 1099, and W-2 for TY 2024
The end of the 2024 tax year means that the 2025 filing season is just around the corner! We've made this filing guide to help you navigate it!
Form W-2
2025 Form W-2 Deadlines (TY2024)
TY 2024 is ending, which means that the filing season of 2025 is here! We've created this guide, so you don't miss the 2025 Form W-2 deadlines.
Employer Basics of Reporting
15 Question Quiz to Conquer Employee Vs Contractor Dilemma
IRS classification of an employee vs contractor is very important in determining the type of form that must be distributed and for tax purposes.
Form W-2
Who Receives a Form W-2?
Form W-2 reports wages paid to employees, who are defined by the IRS as individuals whose work is controlled by the company.