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

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

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You do not need a CPA if you have a simple tax return like a standard W-2 income and use recommended tax software.

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You do not need a CPA if you have a simple tax return such as a standard W-2 income and use recommended tax software.

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Make sure you have all the data to input: A W-2 form from each employer in the past year, records of additional income or interest, such as details of charitable contributions and deductible expenses, including mortgage interest, plus income and renovations on rental properties.

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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.

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