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Employer W-2 Online: Quick and Easy Guide

Employers are required by law to provide their employees with Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, by January 31st of the following year. In recent years, many employers have begun to offer the option for employees to receive their W-2s online.

This can be a convenient and secure way for employees to access their tax information.

In this blog post, we will show you how to get your W-2 online. We will cover the following topics:

• How to register for online W-2 access
• How to download your W-2
• What to do if you have problems accessing your W-2

So, whether you’re a new employee or you’ve been with your company for years, read on to learn how to get your W-2 online!

Check out this Youtube video on how to file Form W-2 online:

How to Register for Online W-2 Access

To register for online W-2 access, you will need to:

1. Go to the Social Security Administration’s Business Services Online (BSO) website.
2. Click on the “Register” button.
3. Enter your employer’s EIN and your Social Security number.
4. Create a username and password.
5. Click on the “Create Account” button.

Once you have registered for an account, you will be able to:

• Download your W-2s for the past five years.
• View your earnings history.
• Verify your employment information.
• File your W-4 form.

Important:

• You must register for a separate account for each employer.
• You cannot register for an account if you are self-employed.
• You must have a valid email address to create an account.

Contact Information:

• If you have any questions, you can contact the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213.

How to Download Your W-2

To download your W-2, you can follow these steps:

1. Log in to your employer’s website.
2. Click on the “Wages and Taxes” or “Payroll” tab.
3. Find the link to download your W-2.
4. Click on the link and save the file to your computer.

Your W-2 will be a PDF file that contains your earnings, withholdings, and other tax information for the previous year. You will need your W-2 to file your taxes.

What to Do If You Have Problems Accessing Your W-2

If you have problems accessing your W-2 online, you can do the following:

1. Contact your employer. They may be able to help you troubleshoot the issue or provide you with a paper copy of your W-2.
2. Contact the Social Security Administration. They may be able to provide you with a transcript of your earnings, which can be used to file your taxes.
3. File a complaint with the IRS. If you have been unable to resolve the issue with your employer or the SSA, you can file a complaint with the IRS.

Here are some additional tips for accessing your W-2 online:

• Make sure you are using the correct website. Your employer may have a dedicated website for employees to access their W-2s.
• Check your email. Your employer may have sent you an email with a link to your W-2.
• Check your spam folder. Sometimes emails from your employer may end up in your spam folder.
• If you are still having problems, contact your employer’s HR department. They should be able to help you resolve the issue.

Conclusion

Getting your W-2 online is a quick and easy way to access your tax information. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily register for online W-2 access and download your W-2 for the current year.

Here are a few of the benefits of getting your W-2 online:

• You can access your W-2 from anywhere, at any time.
• You can save your W-2 for future reference.
• You can easily share your W-2 with your tax preparer.

If you are not already registered for online W-2 access, I encourage you to do so. It is a quick and easy way to get your W-2 and stay on top of your taxes.