Irs publication 1141-2025

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The document outlines the IRS Revenue Procedure 2018-37, which provides detailed rules and specifications for the preparation and use of substitute Forms W-2 and W-3 for the 2018 tax year. It includes guidelines for both red-ink and black-and-white forms, requirements for filing with the Social Security Administration (SSA), and instructions for employers regarding electronic delivery of forms. The document emphasizes compliance with specific formatting standards to ensure accurate processing of wage and tax information.

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Begin with Part 1, Section 1.1, where you will find the purpose of the form. Ensure you understand the requirements for substitute Forms W-2 and W-3.
Proceed to Section 2.1 for specifications on red-ink substitute Forms W-2 (Copy A) and W-3. Fill in your employer identification number (EIN) and ensure all data is printed in black ink.
In Section 2.3, focus on employee copies (Copies B, C, and 2). Make sure to include core data boxes such as wages and federal income tax withheld.
Review Part 3 for additional instructions specific to employers, ensuring compliance with all guidelines before finalizing your forms.

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What is Section 31.6051 1 of the IRS regulations?

Section 6051 of the Internal Revenue Code and section 31.6051-1(d)(1) of the Employment Tax Regulations require an employer to furnish employees a Form W-2 reflecting wages paid and employment taxes withheld by January 31st of the year subsequent to the one in which the wages were paid.

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Do 1099s need to be printed on special paper?

The IRS requires the 1099 and 1096 forms to be on red Copy A forms (sometimes referred to as pink instead of red). They cannot be submitted on plain paper. The IRS discontinued the use of red forms for Form 1099-SA due to low usage. The IRS does not have a red form for Form W-2G.

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Preparing Form W-2 Entries are read by machine. Handwritten, script, or italicized fonts are discouraged. Entries made in other than black ink cant be read.

Can you print W-2 forms on plain paper?

You can print Forms W-2 on plain 8-1/2 by 11 paper.

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Do W2S need to be printed on perforated paper?

You can print W-2 forms on either plain or blank perforated paper both are acceptable to the agency: When you print on plain 8-1/2 by 11 paper, the employees address is visible through a single-window, standard No. 10 business envelope (4-1/8 by 9-1/2, left-aligned window).

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