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 ...

As a small-business owner, you are likely required to give employees a W-2 each year, typically by Jan. 31. You are also required to file the form with the Social Security Administration, which ...

A W-2 is the form issued annually by employers to employees that includes how much the company paid the employee during the calendar year, the taxes that were withheld from paychecks and information ...