W2 Tax Forms – Copy B for Employee Federal Filing in 2024
This W2 Copy B form is required for employees to report income and withholding on their Federal tax return. Compatible with most tax and accounting software.
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Print W2 Copy B forms as a batch, then separate and collate with W2 Copy C-2 for an employee, and mail in compatible W2 envelopes.
Or, if your software supports it, use a Condensed W2 form with all copies for a single employee on one sheet of paper – simply print, fold and mail!
You will also need Employer W2 Copy A and Copy 1/D to complete the required forms for an employer and employee.
W2 FORMS COMPATIBLE WITH QUICKBOOKS & OTHER ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE.
W2 Copy B Tax Form Specs:
Order a quantity equal to the number of employees you have.
- 2up forms (2 Copy B on a sheet)
- 8.5″ x 11″ sheet
- Printed in black ink on 20# laser paper
Compatible Envelopes
E-file Requirements for W2 & 1099 Filing
You must e-file Copy A if you have 10+ W2 and 1099 forms combined.
This applies to ANY combination of 10 or more of ANY type of 1099 or W2 forms, except correction forms. This change was enacted in 2023 and will be more strictly enforced this year.
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Decoding W2 Form Requirements
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How to Choose the Right W-2 Forms
W2 E-FILE REQUIREMENTS FOR 2024
The IRS requires e-filing for payers with 10+ 1099 & W2 forms combined, per EIN, they MUST efile Copy A forms with the IRS or SSA. Learn More >>
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OPTIONS FOR FILING W-2 FORMS
- Your Accounting Software: Print W-2 forms compatible with your software, such as QuickBooks®.
- Specialized W-2 Software: Print and e-file W-2 forms if your accounting software does not.
- Online W-2 Filing: Enter or import data and we print, mail and e-file for you!
TYPES OF W-2 FORMS
All government copies must be printed in a 2up format (2 forms per page)
Employee copies may be printed in a 2up, 3up or 4up format (2, 3 or 4 forms per page; also called ‘condensed forms). All of the copies for a single employee will print on one page. You simply fold and mail – no need to separate and collate forms! Your software may support these formats, be sure to check its functionality before ordering.
NUMBER OF W2 PARTS
The number of parts you need is determined by which government agencies you are reporting to.
- Federal Only – 4 parts
- Federal and State – 6 parts
- Federal, State and City – 8 parts
When using condensed 2up, 3up or 4up forms, you can print all employee copies on a single sheet to save time.
- For a 4-part form, use 2up paper.
- For a 6-part form, use 3up paper.
- For an 8-part form, use 4up paper.
4-Part States: AK, FL, NV, NH, SD, TN, TX, WA, WY
6-Part States: AL, AZ, AK, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, ND, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV (add extra parts for city withholding taxes)
8-Part States: AL, DE, KY, MD, MI, MO, NY, OH, PA
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W3 TRANSMITTAL FORMS
Transmittal W-3 Forms are required only if you are printing and mailing W2 Copy A to the Federal Government.
One W3 is required to summarize all W2s for one employer. Order W-3 Forms.
W2 ENVELOPES
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W-2 FILING DEADLINE
- January 31 – Recipient copies postmarked, Copy A mailed or efiled with IRS
These are federal deadlines. Most states follow the same dates.
W-2C CORRECTION FORMS
If you need to correct a W2 form that has already been filed with the SSA because the original has errors, you will need to file a W2C form (W-2 Correction Form).
This is different than a standard W2 form, and requires a few additional steps. You’ll need to fill in all of the fields, once for the information originally filed, and once for the correct information (if applicable).
You must file the W2C form with the SSA in the same manner as the original W2.
- If you e-filed, you must e-file the correction.
- If you printed and mailed the original Copy A, you must also print and mail the W2C.
You can also file W2C forms online and let us do the work for you!
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Ordering 1099 & W2 Forms
Official preprinted 1099 & W2 forms are sold by the form (not sheets).
Order a quantity equal to the number of recipients you have. For example, if you have 25 recipients, order 25 forms.
- If your W2 or 1099 forms are 2up (2 per page) you will receive 13 sheets
- If your 1099 forms are 3up (3 per page) you will receive 7 sheets
Condensed preprinted W2 forms are sold by the recipient (not the number of forms on it).
Order a quantity equal to the number of employees you have. For example, if you have 50 employees, order a quantity of 50.
Blank 1099 & W2 forms are sold by the sheet (not the number of forms on it).
Order a quantity equal to the number of recipients you have. For example, if you have 100 recipients, order 100 sheets.
Packaging Information
When you receive your order, please open it right away to review the contents and ensure you have exactly what you need. The information below will help you to understand how it’s packaged.
Each shrink-wrapped package may contain several different forms. If there are multiple forms in a package, they will be separated by a colored sheet of paper.
Be sure to open the entire package to determine if items are missing.
Packaging of Kits and Sets
1099 & W2 kits or sets can be packaged in one of two ways.
Example 1: Pre-packaged in specific quantities, which may mean there are multiple shrink-wrapped packs to fulfill your entire order.
Example 2: One shrink-wrapped package, which includes all the forms together.
Free Transmittals
Your order was likely shipped with free 1096 or W3 transmittal forms. They will likely be at the bottom of your packs of forms.
Getting Help with Your Order
If you discover a discrepancy, please contact us right away and we’ll make it right.
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- Call: 877-824-2458
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1099 & W2 E-filing Requirements for 2024
The threshold for e-filing with the IRS is 10+ W2 and 1099 forms, combined, per EIN. This was changed in 2023.
That means, for example, if your business has 5 1099NEC forms and 5 W2 forms, you must e-file the red Copy A forms with the IRS and SSA by January 31, 2024.
This applies to ANY combination of 10 or more of ANY type of 1099 or W2 forms, except correction forms. Here is a great article with insights to the changes.
Penalties apply if you don’t – $60 per form if you file on time and up to $310 per form if you file late.
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1099 & W2 Forms that must be e-filed according to the requirements above: 1042-S, 1094 series, 1095-B, 1095-C, 1097-BTC, 1098, 1098-C, 1098-E, 1098-Q, 1098-T, 1099 series, 3921, 3922, 5498 series, 8027, W-2, and W-2G.
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How to Correct a W2 Form
Easy W2C Filing Methods and Instructions for correcting W2 forms.
If you need to correct a W2 form because the original has errors, you will likely need to file a W2C form (W-2 Correction Form).
This is different than a standard W2 form, and requires a few additional steps. You’ll need to fill in all of the fields, once for the information originally filed, and once for the correct information (if applicable).
But first, you need to answer one big question: Have you already filed W2 Copy A with the SSA?
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CHANGES TO W2C REQUIREMENTS FOR 2023
The IRS has changed the filing requirements for W2C Copy A forms for the 2023 tax year. You must now file the W2C Copy A using the same method that you used to file the original W2 Copy A.
If you e-filed W2 Copy A with the SSA, you must also e-file the W2C Copy A.
If you printed and mailed the original W2 Copy A with the SSA, you must also print and mail W2C Copy A.
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