Tax Planning
Maddie Wood
Mar 18, 2025
What is a W-2 Form?
It's the end of January and your employer sends you a W-2. But what really is this important tax form?
Tax time comes every year and with it comes forms from your employer. Many Americans receive a standard W-2 which is used to fill out a 1040 form, which is submitted to the IRS as your federal tax return. But what does that W-2 really entail? What should you be checking? Use our interactive walkthrough to see all the parts of this important tax form before filling out your personal taxes.
