W-2

American  

[duhb-uhl-yoo-too, -yuh-] / ˈdʌb əl yuˈtu, -yə- /

1. a standard tax form showing the total wages paid to an employee and the taxes withheld during the calendar year: prepared by an employer for each employee.

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Example Sentences

Therefore, those hired during 2025 with high annual salaries may still be able to make pretax catch-up contributions for 2026 if their W-2 reflects less than $150,000 in applicable income.

From MarketWatch

If you’re doing your own taxes with software, you’re going to need to upload at least W-2 statements to go along with your return.

From MarketWatch

That information likely won’t be reported on your W-2, but your employer might provide it separately.

From The Wall Street Journal

Look out for information from your employer, as this also likely won’t be reported on your W-2.

From The Wall Street Journal

High-earners who are self-employed don’t have W-2 wages from an employer and so are exempt from the Roth requirement, said Berger.

From The Wall Street Journal