W-2, W-2C Deadlines | W-2 SSA

Here are the key deadlines related to W-2 forms:

January 31st: Deadline for Furnishing W-2s to Employees:
Employers must provide W-2 forms to their employees by January 31st of each year. This form includes information about the employee's wages, tax withholdings, and other relevant financial details for the previous tax year.

March 31st: Deadline for Filing Copy A with the Social Security Administration (SSA):
Employers are also required to electronically file the W-2 forms, along with a Form W-3 (Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements), to the Social Security Administration (SSA) by March 31st.

It's crucial for employers to adhere to these deadlines to ensure compliance with tax regulations and to avoid potential penalties. Employees rely on their W-2 forms to prepare and file their individual income tax returns.

Form W-2C is used to correct errors on previously filed W-2 forms. The deadlines for filing W-2C forms depend on the type of correction and when the error is discovered. The deadline for filing Copy A of the corrected W-2 forms (W-2C) with the Social Security Administration (SSA) depends on the type of correction: If the correction involves only the employee's name, Social Security number (SSN), or employer identification number (EIN), employers have until the end of the third calendar year after the end of the tax year in which the error occurred. For other corrections, including errors in wages, tips, and other compensation, employers should file W-2C forms as soon as possible after discovering the error.

Failure to correct errors in a timely manner can result in penalties