W-2

American

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

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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Check box 13 on your W-2 to see if it accurately reflects your status.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

Check your W-2 and 1099 amounts, your filing status, and any deductions or credits.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

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

Simple tax returns include those that only have one W-2, mortgage interest, daycare expenses and student loan interest.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2025

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