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W2 Tax Forms – Copy A for Payer Federal SSA Filing, Red Scannable
Official W2 Tax Forms for Filing with the SSA at big discounts – no coupon needed! This red-scannable, W2 Copy A form is required for employers to report annual earnings and withholdings for employees. Compatible with most tax and accounting software.
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W-2 tax form Federal Copy A reports wage and withholding information to the SSA (Social Security Administration) from the employer. It must be preprinted with red scannable ink unless you laser generate it using an IRS approved software package.
A Free W-3 Transmittal Form is included with your order! One is required for each employer – order W-3 forms here if you need more.
COMPATIBLE WITH QUICKBOOKS & OTHER ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE.
W2 Copy A Tax Form Specs:
Order by the number of employees you print W2 forms for.
- 2up forms on an 8.5″ x 11″ sheet
- No perforations
- Printed on 20# laser paper with required red scannable ink
- Mail in a batch to the SSA with a W3 form to summarize all forms for a single employer
- Item# LW2A
Decoding W2 form requirements
Click the “How to Choose the Right W2 Forms” tab to learn more about which forms are right for your business.
POSSIBLE CHANGE TO W2 E-FILING REQUIREMENTS
The IRS is currently CONSIDERING a change to the e-filing threshold for 1099 & W2 forms. It is currently 250+ forms, but COULD change to 100+. Stay tuned to Discount Tax Forms and the Official IRS 1099 Instructions for developments.
If you need to efile, check with your software provider or use our online service, DiscountEfile.com to get it all done easily. We can even print and mail recipient copies for you!
Efile W2 Forms
How to Choose the Right W-2 Forms
OPTIONS FOR FILING W-2 FORMS
- Your Accounting Software: Print W-2 forms compatible with your software, such as QuickBooks®.
- Specialized W-2 Software: Print and e-file W-2 forms if your accounting software does not.
- Online W-2 Filing: Enter or import data and we print, mail and e-file for you!
TYPES OF W-2 FORMS
All government copies must be printed in a 2up format (2 forms per page)
Employee copies may be printed in a 2up, 3up or 4up format (2, 3 or 4 forms per page; also called ‘condensed forms). All of the copies for a single employee will print on one page. You simply fold and mail – no need to separate and collate forms! Your software may support these formats, be sure to check its functionality before ordering.
E-FILING REQUIREMENTS
If a payer has 250+ forms to file, they MUST E-FILE Copy A. The IRS is currently considering lowering that threshold to 100.
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NUMBER OF W2 PARTS
The number of parts you need is determined by which government agencies you are reporting to.
- Federal Only – 4 parts
- Federal and State – 6 parts
- Federal, State and City – 8 parts
When using condensed 2up, 3up or 4up forms, you can print all employee copies on a single sheet to save time.
- For a 4-part form, use 2up paper.
- For a 6-part form, use 3up paper.
- For an 8-part form, use 4up paper.
4-Part States: AK, FL, NV, NH, SD, TN, TX, WA, WY
6-Part States: AL, AZ, AK, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, ND, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV (add extra parts for city withholding taxes)
8-Part States: AL, DE, KY, MD, MI, MO, NY, OH, PA
Read More: Decoding W2 Copy Requirements >
EASY ONLINE FILING FOR W2 FORMS
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With our online W2 filing system, simply enter or import your data and we’ll efile with the SSA and can even print and mail employee copies for you, for $4.50 or less per form.
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W3 TRANSMITTAL FORMS
Transmittal W-3 Forms are required only if you are printing and mailing W2 Copy A to the Federal Government.
One W3 is required to summarize all W2s for one employer. Order W-3 Forms.
W2 ENVELOPES
Order compatible W-2 Envelopes to ensure mailing information aligns correctly in the windows. Order W-2 Envelopes
W-2 FILING DEADLINE
- January 31 – Recipient copies postmarked, Copy A mailed or efiled with IRS
These are federal deadlines. Most states follow the same dates.
W-2C CORRECTION FORMS
If you need to correct a W2 form because the original has errors, you will likely need to file a W2C form (W-2 Correction Form).
This is different than a standard W2 form, and requires a few additional steps. You’ll need to fill in all of the fields, once for the information originally filed, and once for the correct information (if applicable).
You can also file W2C forms online and let us do the work for you!
More on W2C Filing
Ordering 1099 & W2 Forms
Official preprinted 1099 & W2 forms are sold by the form (not sheets).
Order a quantity equal to the number of recipients you have. For example, if you have 25 recipients, order 25 forms.
- If your W2 or 1099 forms are 2up (2 per page) you will receive 13 sheets
- If your 1099 forms are 3up (3 per page) you will receive 7 sheets
Condensed preprinted W2 forms are sold by the recipient (not the number of forms on it).
Order a quantity equal to the number of employees you have. For example, if you have 50 employees, order a quantity of 50.
Blank 1099 & W2 forms are sold by the sheet (not the number of forms on it).
Order a quantity equal to the number of recipients you have. For example, if you have 100 recipients, order 100 sheets.
Packaging Information
When you receive your order, please open it right away to review the contents and ensure you have exactly what you need. The information below will help you to understand how it’s packaged.
Each shrink-wrapped package may contain several different forms. If there are multiple forms in a package, they will be separated by a colored sheet of paper.
Be sure to open the entire package to determine if items are missing.
Packaging of Kits and Sets
1099 & W2 kits or sets can be packaged in one of two ways.
Example 1: Pre-packaged in specific quantities, which may mean there are multiple shrink-wrapped packs to fulfill your entire order.
Example 2: One shrink-wrapped package, which includes all the forms together.
Free Transmittals
Your order was likely shipped with free 1096 or W3 transmittal forms. They will likely be at the bottom of your packs of forms.
Getting Help with Your Order
If you discover a discrepancy, please contact us right away and we’ll make it right.
- Email: hello@taxformgals.com
- Call: 877-824-2458
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How to Correct a W2 Form
Easy W2C Filing Methods and Instructions for correcting W2 forms.
If you need to correct a W2 form because the original has errors, you will likely need to file a W2C form (W-2 Correction Form).
This is different than a standard W2 form, and requires a few additional steps. You’ll need to fill in all of the fields, once for the information originally filed, and once for the correct information (if applicable).
But first, you need to answer one big question: Have you already filed W2 Copy A with the SSA?
Get W2C Answers
Skip the W2C Forms and File Online!
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