Form W-2 Guide & Filing Checklist

Understand what Form W-2 reports, who prepares it, and where to obtain the current official form and filing instructions. DG Paystub does not prepare, submit, or e-file this tax form.

Open the official IRS page for Form W-2.

Official source

The IRS page maintains the current form, instructions, revisions, and recent developments. Use the current official materials or an authorized filing provider.

Review checklist

• Confirm the correct tax year, form revision, filer, and recipient.
• Verify current thresholds, deadlines, copies, correction procedures, and exceptions.
• Protect taxpayer identification numbers and use an authorized delivery route.
• Do not substitute a paystub-style personal record for an official tax form.

Clear limitation

DG Paystub does not transmit returns to the IRS or Social Security Administration and does not provide individualized tax advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a W-2 form?

A W-2 form, also known as the Wage and Tax Statement, is a document that an employer is required to send to each employee and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) at the end of the year.

When do I need to issue a W-2?

Employers generally must furnish Form W-2 to employees by January 31, subject to weekend, holiday, and special-rule adjustments in the current IRS instructions.