How To Use Form W2 for Federal and State Income Tax Returns | Tax Info from IRS.com

One of the most important documents for filing your federal income taxes is the Wage and Tax Statement Form, also known as IRS Form W-2. It’s the bread and butter of most taxpayer’s federal returns. Because, like most taxpayers, you earn your living from an employer. This video covers everything you need to know about your Form W2 when it comes to filing federal and state income taxes, including what it is, when it's due, how to use it, how to replace a lost W2, and how to get a copy of a past form W2. ------------------------------------- Tax Advice for Real People We provide practical easy to understand tax advice, prepared by leading tax experts in the USA. ------------------------------------- Resources: Form W2 Instructions https://www.irs.com/en/tax-form-w2-instructions/ Get a copy of your W2 https://www.irs.com/en/how-to-get-a-copy-of-your-w-2-form/ IRS Form 4852 https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-4852 ------------------------------------- Contents of this Video: 00:00 - [ Intro: What is a W2? ] 00:49 - [ Who must file a W2? ] 01:30 - [ When are W2 forms due? ]