W2 Forms ›Printable 2024 Form W-2 : Create, Fill, and File
Necessary Information for Creating a Printable Form W2
Employer Information
Complete the Employer Details section. This includes:
- Name
- EIN
- Employer Type
- Address
Employee Information
Complete the Employee Details section. This includes:
- Name
- SSN
- Address
- Contact Details
Employee Amount Boxes
Local Tax Information: Local, City, or other Income Tax Withheld
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How to Electronically File Form W-2 with BoomTax?
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BoomTax is an IRS-approved e-file provider that supports electronic filing for various business tax forms,including Forms W-2, 1099 Forms, ACA Forms, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions on Form W-2
What is Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement?
Form W-2 collects wage and tax information and is reported at the federal and state levels.
Employers must file a Form W-2for each employee from whom they paid $600 or more of wages during the calendar yearor withheld any income, social security, or Medicare taxes.
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What are the 2024 deadlines for Form W-2?
January 31st, 2024
Recipient Copies/Paper/E-file
Form W-2 must be distributed by the employer to the recipient on or before January 31st
Form W-2 must be mailed or E-Filed to the SSA on or before January 31st
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Note: The deadline is typically the next business day if the deadline falls on a weekend or federal holiday.
What is the Penalty for Missing Form W-2 Deadline for 2024?
Failing to file Form W-2 by the deadline or meeting the deadline but providing incorrect recipient information can resultin IRS penalties ranging from $60 to $630, depending on how late the form is submitted.
The IRS has increased these amounts for the 2024 filing year.
After the deadline but within 30 days
$60 per form
up to
$220,500 per year (smaller businesses)
$630,500 per year
After 31 days - August 1st
$120 per form
up to
$630,500 per year (smaller businesses)
$1,891,500 per year
After August 1st, or not at all
$310 per form
up to
$1,261,000 per year (smaller businesses)
$3,783,000 per year
Intentionally Not Filing
$630 per form
no maximum penalty
W-2 penalties may be subject to the following:
- Furnishing incorrect information on a return
- Failure to provide the required information
- Late filing of returns
- Paper filing when required to file electronically (E-file W-2 if you have 10 or more information returns)
- Not sending in corrections
- Select the correct form
- Invalid TIN
- Not sending employee copies promptly
Discover more about IRS penalties by visiting the penalties breakdown.
What are the copies of Form W-2?
According to IRS guidelines, employers must provide their employees with three copies: B, C, and 2.A total list of W-2 copies and their function include:
Copy A
Copy to file with the SSA (if paper filing).
Copy 1
Copy to file with the State, City, or Local Tax Department.
Copy B
Copy to be filed With Employee's FEDERAL Tax Return.
Copy C
Copy for employee records.
Copy 2
Copy for employee’s State, City, or Local Income Tax Return.
Copy D
Copy for employer records.
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Paper Filing
- It can take weeks to hear a status update
- Requires unique red ink form
- Prone to human error
- No expert to help with questions
Note: SSA recommends that payers utilize the e-file option over paper filing for faster processing and immediate updates.
How can I print Form W-2?
You can get a printable Form W-2 within minutes using BoomTax.Simply fill in the required Form W-2 details, review the information, and transmit it to the SSA.Then you can download and print your copies directly from your account.Additionally, BoomTax allows you to send printed W-2 copies to your employees.
How can I correct Form W-2?
If you find any errors in your Form W-2,you can use Form W-2cto report the corrections to the IRS.
Form W-2c allows you to fix errors made in your Form W-2 or W-2c submitted to the SSA.Form W-2c can be used to correct the following error types:
- Incorrect name
- Incorrect SSN
- Incorrect amount entered
- Incorrect details on employee earnings or tax withholdings
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BoomTax and its affiliates do not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, and accounting advisors prior to engaging in any transaction.
