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The document provides comprehensive instructions for completing and filing Forms W-2 and W-3 for the year 2017, including details on new codes, penalties for incorrect filings, special reporting situations, and guidelines for e-filing. It outlines the requirements for employers regarding employee wage reporting, tax withholding, and corrections to previously filed forms. Additionally, it includes specific instructions for various scenarios such as same-sex marriage recognition, military differential pay, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans.

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Begin by reviewing the general instructions, which outline who must file and when. This will help you understand your obligations.
Fill in the employee's information in the designated fields, ensuring accuracy in names and Social Security numbers as per their official documents.
Complete the wage and tax information accurately. Include all relevant earnings, taxes withheld, and any applicable codes from Box 12.
Check the appropriate boxes in Box 13 regarding retirement plans or statutory employee status based on your employee's situation.
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Should I claim 0 or 1 on my W-2?

You dont claim 0 or 1 on your W-2 form; that choice is made on your W-4 form, which determines how much tax is withheld from your paycheck.

How do I get my old W-2 from 2017?

We only retain actual copies of Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement when attached to your paper tax return. The only way to get an actual copy of your Form W-2 from us is to order a copy of the entire return by using Form 4506, Request for Copy of Tax Return and paying a $30 fee for each return requested.

How do I get a copy of my 2017 taxes?

Online is the fastest and easiest way to get your transcript. All transcript types are also available by mail by submitting Form 4506-T, Request for Transcript of Tax Return. Additionally, Form 4506-T-EZ, Short Form Request for Individual Tax Return Transcript can be used to request just a tax return transcript.

How do you read a W-2 for dummies?

How to read your W-2 Box 1 - Wages, Tips, Other Compensation. Box 2 Federal Income Tax Withheld. Box 3 - Social Security Wages. Box 4 - Social Security Tax Withheld. Box 5 - Medicare Wages and Tips. Box 6 - Medicare Tax Withheld. Box 10 - Dependent Care Benefits. Box 12 - See Notice to Employee.

How do I fill out a W-2 step by step?

Box aEmployers name, address, and ZIP code. Box bEmployer identification number (EIN). Box cTax year/Form corrected. Box dEmployees correct SSN. Box eCorrected SSN and/or name. Box fEmployees previously reported SSN. Box gEmployees previously reported name.