When are W-2 forms sent out? Key dates for 2026 tax season
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Key Points:
- Employers are required to provide employees with their W-2 forms by January 31, as mandated by the Social Security Administration.
- The W-2 form reports annual wages and the federal, state, and local taxes withheld from employees' paychecks.
- The IRS has not officially announced the start date for tax filing, but it typically begins at the end of January.
- Taxpayers are encouraged to prepare early by gathering necessary documents and reviewing IRS guidance.
- The deadline for tax payments remains April 15, despite the earlier start to filing season.
