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Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. If you’re an employee, Form W-2 is one of the most important ...

Chances are that when you get your paycheck, you don’t look closely at anything beyond the net pay—the amount deposited into your account. But your Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement? That’s a different ...

What Is a W-2 Form? How Wage and Tax Statements Work Your email has been sent Key takeaways: A W-2 form is a federal tax form that documents an employee’s total compensation, fringe benefits, and tax ...