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Form W-2

Annual tax statement from your employer showing total wages and taxes withheld for the year.

Full Definition

The W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement) is the form your employer sends you by January 31st each year summarizing your annual earnings and tax withholdings. It's essential for filing your tax return. Key boxes: Box 1 (Wages, tips, compensation), Box 2 (Federal tax withheld), Box 3 (Social Security wages), Box 5 (Medicare wages), Box 12 (codes for 401k, health, etc.), and Box 17 (State tax). Your final paystub's YTD figures should closely match your W-2.

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