To submit this form, ensure all information is accurately entered and the form is completed. Forms W-2 and W-3 can be filed electronically on the SSA's Employer W-2 Filing Instructions and Information web page. For physical submissions, mail the completed forms to the SSA at: Social Security Administration, Direct Operations Center, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18769-0001. Send an electronic copy to IRS via the IRS' Online Ordering for Information Returns and Employer Returns page. Ensure copies are distributed to employees and any other required recipients by the deadline.

For the 2024 tax year, IRS Forms W-2 and W-3 must be filed by January 31, 2025. Ensure all copies are distributed to employees and submitted to the SSA by this deadline.

The purpose of IRS Forms W-2 and W-3 is to report wages, tips, and other compensations paid to employees as well as the taxes withheld from their pay. The form must be filed annually by employers to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and provided to employees for their records and tax filings. The forms help ensure that employees' earnings and tax withholdings are accurately reported, which is essential for calculating and processing Social Security benefits.

• 1. Employee's social security number: The unique SSN of the employee.
• 2. Employer identification number (EIN): The unique EIN of the employer.
• 3. Employer's name, address, and ZIP code: The full name, address, and ZIP code of the employer.
• 4. Control number: A control number assigned by the employer for internal tracking.
• 5. Employee's name: The full name of the employee.
• 6. Employee's address and ZIP code: The complete address and ZIP code of the employee.
• 7. Wages, tips, other compensation: Total wages, tips, and other compensation paid to the employee.
• 8. Social security wages: Total wages subject to social security tax.
• 9. Social security tax withheld: Amount of social security tax withheld from the employee's wages.
• 10. Medicare wages and tips: Total wages and tips subject to Medicare tax.
• 11. Medicare tax withheld: Amount of Medicare tax withheld from the employee's wages.
• 12. Social security tips: Total tips received by the employee subject to social security tax.
• 13. Nonqualified plans: Amount distributed from nonqualified deferred compensation plans.
• 14. Statutory employee: Indicator if the employee is a statutory employee.
• 15. Retirement plan: Indicator if the employee is participating in a retirement plan.
• 16. Third-party sick pay: Indicator if the employee received third-party sick pay.

Failure to submit this form can result in penalties and issues with tax filings. It's crucial to file the forms accurately and on time.

• Penalties: Penalties may be imposed for late or incorrect submissions.
• Tax Filing Issues: Inaccurate reporting can lead to problems with employee and employer tax filings.
• Social Security Benefits: Incorrect or missing submissions can affect the calculation of Social Security benefits for employees.

• 1. Annual Wage Reporting: File annually by the end of January to report the prior year's wages and taxes withheld.
• 2. Employee Tax Records: Provide copies to employees for their tax records and personal filings.
• 3. State and Local Tax Reporting: Submit copies to relevant state and local tax authorities as required.