W-2 Guides
In-depth guides on every part of reading and understanding your W-2.
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What Is It
What Is a W-2 Form? Complete Guide
A plain-English explanation of what a W-2 is and what each box means.
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How to Read
How to Read Your W-2: Every Box Explained
A plain-English walkthrough of every box on your W-2 form.
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Box 12
W-2 Box 12 Codes Explained: Every Letter Decoded
Every Box 12 code decoded. D, DD, W, BB, AA, and more.
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Withholding
W-2 Withholding Checker
Compare your withholding to what you should have paid. Will you owe or get a refund?
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SS Cap
Social Security Tax Cap Explained
Why your Social Security tax stops mid-year above the wage base.
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Deadline
When Should You Receive Your W-2?
Your employer's W-2 deadlines and what to do if it's late.
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Lost W-2
Lost Your W-2? Here's What to Do
Step-by-step guide to getting a replacement from your employer or the IRS.
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Multiple
Got Multiple W-2s? Here's What to Do
How to handle multiple W-2s when you changed jobs or had two at once.
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Wrong Info
Wrong Information on Your W-2? How to Fix It
What to do when your W-2 has an error. Getting a corrected W-2c.
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W-2 vs 1099
W-2 vs 1099: Employee vs Contractor
How each affects your taxes, benefits, and rights as a worker.