What if Box 16 on W-2 is blank?
If there was state tax withheld in box 17 then the employer must provide the state ID and their state tax number in box 15 and the amount of state wages in box 16. Ask your employer for a corrected W-2.
What is included in Box 16 on W-2?
If you are subject to state taxes, box 16 will indicate the total amount of taxable wages for state tax purposes. If you have wages reported in box 16, box 17 will show the total amount of state income taxes withheld during the year.
How do I create a W-2 from a PDF?
To order official IRS information returns such as Forms W-2 and W-3, which include a scannable Copy A for filing, go to IRS’ Online Ordering for Information Returns and Employer Returns page, or visit www.irs.gov/orderforms and click on Employer and Information returns.
How do I create a W-2 for an employee?
You have two options when it comes to filing your W-2 documents. You can fill out paper forms or file electronically on the SSA’s Business Services Online website. If you choose to use the paper forms, you must order them from the IRS. Easy online ordering is available on its website at www.
How do I get my w2 from my old job?
If you can’t get your Form W-2 from your employer and you previously attached it to your paper tax return, you can order a copy of the entire return from the IRS for a fee. Complete and mail Form 4506, Request for Copy of Tax Return along with the required fee. Allow 75 calendar days for us to process your request.
What is the difference between box 1 and box 16 on W2?
If retirement contributions are exempt from state income tax, Boxes 1 and 16 may be the same. If contributions are subject to state income tax, Box 16 may be higher than Box 1. For example, Pennsylvania requires employees to pay state income tax on retirement contributions.
Can you print electronic W2?
The online W-2 will display the same information in the same format as the current paper statement. This will allow you to print and attach to your federal, state, or local income tax returns as many copies as required.
Which is the blank box on the W2 form?
June 4, 2019 5:37 PM Box 16 on my W2 is blank. In addition Box 15 is also blank but does show total state under the ID. Turbo tax puts NJ in box 15 however.
Where is state tax withheld on W2 form?
If there was state tax withheld in box 17 then the employer must provide the state ID and their state tax number in box 15 and the amount of state wages in box 16. Ask your employer for a corrected W-2.
Where can I get a W-2 form for 2015?
Specific information needed to complete Form W-2 is available in a separate booklet titled the 2015 General Instructions for Forms W-2 and W-3. You can order those instructions and additional forms by calling 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676). You also can get forms and instructions at IRS.gov.
When do I need to send 2016 Form W-2 to SSA?
Due dates. By January 31, 2017, furnish Copies B, C, and 2 to each person who was your employee during 2016. By January 31, 2017, send Copy A of Form(s) W-2 and W-3 to the SSA. If you file electronically, the due date is also January 31, 2017. See the separate instructions.