Employer & Employee Details
Names, addresses, employer identification number, and employee identification information.
ANNUAL WAGE & TAX STATEMENTS
Make W-2 Preparation More Straightforward
A Form W-2 brings an employee’s annual wages and tax withholding together in one statement. Start with accurate payroll records, review the details, and fill the official template yourself.
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W-2 WAGE & TAX STATEMENT
Employer informationWages and compensationFederal income tax withheldSocial Security wagesSocial Security tax withheldMedicare wages and tipsMedicare tax withheldEmployee information
ILLUSTRATION · NOT AN IRS FORMWhat Is a W-2 Form?
Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, is an employer-issued record of an employee’s pay and taxes withheld during a calendar year. Employees use its information when preparing their tax returns. Employers also have reporting responsibilities to the Social Security Administration.
Who Needs a W-2?
Employers use W-2s to report employee wages under the applicable reporting rules. Employees receive statements from their employers. Independent contractor compensation is generally reported using a different form, such as Form 1099-NEC.
What Information Is on a W-2?
Wages & Compensation
Annual wages, tips, and other compensation, including the applicable taxable wage totals.
Federal Taxes
Federal income tax withheld, Social Security tax, and Medicare tax withholding.
State & Local Details
Applicable state and local wages, withholding, and other information required for the employee.
Depending on the payroll situation, the form may also include benefits, retirement plan indicators, and coded amounts. Review every relevant box against the year-end payroll records.
How Does W-2 Preparation Work?
Enter Your Details
Open the W-2 editor and fill the highlighted boxes using your year-end payroll records.
Review Each Page
Check the tax year, employer and employee details, wages, and withholding. Save a draft if you need to return later.
Download Your PDF
Download the completed official template directly. Follow its instructions for signatures, copies, and filing.
Have your employer information, employee records, annual payroll totals, and state or local details ready. Your editor entries stay in the browser tab. Downloading a PDF does not file it or send copies to employees.
Everything You Need to Know About Form W-2
Is a W-2 the Same as a W-4?
No. An employee gives Form W-4 to their employer to guide federal income tax withholding. An employer issues Form W-2 after the year ends to report wages and withholding.
What if I Have More Than One W-2?
You may receive a separate W-2 from each employer you worked for during the year. Keep all statements and include the relevant information when preparing your return.
How Can I Get My W-2 Online?
Check your employer’s payroll portal or ask the payroll team whether electronic delivery is available. mypaystub.net does not retrieve employer-issued W-2s from payroll providers.
What if My W-2 Is Missing or Incorrect?
Contact your employer first to request a copy or correction. If the issue remains unresolved, follow the IRS guidance for missing or incorrect W-2s. Use the official process rather than estimating an employer-issued statement.
Can I Fill Out a W-2 Myself?
Yes. Open the self-service W-2 editor, enter your payroll information, review the pages, and download the completed PDF. No assistance request is required. Automatic withholding links use the actual totals or effective rates you supply. The editor does not file forms.
Ready to Organize Your W-2 Details?
Fill your annual wage statement online and download it when you are ready.
Official guidance: About Form W-2 · Missing or Incorrect W-2