W-2

American  

[duhb-uhl-yoo-too, -yuh-] / ˈdʌb əl juˈtu, -jə- /

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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This elaborate scam includes setting up a time for an interview and then being asked for personal information such as a copy of your W-2 or your Social Security number.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026

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 ● Jan. 29, 2026

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 ● Jan. 11, 2026

For example, a worker with a W-2 could sell some stock and, depending on the state, prepay the income tax on the profits.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2025

If you’re a working stiff with a W-2 and some 1099s, the government already has most of your tax information, and the collection process associated with that information is largely automated.

From Slate ● Apr. 1, 2025