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How do I file a W-2 form online?

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Sarah Duran

Published Apr 07, 2026

You may file Forms W-2 and W-3 electronically on the SSA’s Employer W-2 Filing Instructions and Information web page, which is also accessible at You can create fill-in versions of Forms W-2 and W-3 for filing with SSA.

What is W2 copy2?

A W-2 form is a statement that you must prepare as an employer each year for employees, showing the employee’s total gross earnings, Social Security earnings, Medicare earnings, and federal and state taxes withheld from the employee.

How do I file an employee W2?

You have two options when it comes to filing your W-2 documents. You can fill out paper forms or file electronically on the SSA’s Business Services Online website. If you choose to use the paper forms, you must order them from the IRS. Easy online ordering is available on its website at www.

When to file Form W-2, Wage and tax statement?

Form W-2 Reporting of Employee Social Security Tax Deferred under Notice 2020-65– 29-OCT-2020 2020 General Instructions for Forms W-2 and W-3 Corrected for Certain Filing Date and Penalty Amount —

Can you file your taxes with two W-2’s?

Add in those who changed jobs, and you have quite a few people who find themselves with two or more W-2s at tax time. Fear not! If you use TurboTax, entering more than one W-2 is easy. You may be able to import your W-2 directly from each employer by entering the Employer ID Number (EIN) from Box – b on your form.

Where can I get a copy of my W-2 form?

To order official IRS information returns such as Forms W-2 and W-3, which include a scannable Copy A for filing, go to IRS’ Online Ordering for Information Returns and Employer Returns page, or visit and click on Employer and Information returns.

Do you have to file reconciliation form for W-2?

Your W-2 year-end reporting has an important component: filing with the state. Most states have their own reconciliation forms similar to the W-3 form for federal filing. These states also mandate the reconciliation form along with the state filing.