W-2

noun

A form reporting one's compensation as an employee during a year at an employer or personal income taxation.

Meanings

nounW-2 (plural W-2s)

plural W-2s

  1. USeconomicsA form reporting one's compensation as an employee during a year at an employer or personal income taxation.

    You fill out a W-2 for any worker who was classified as a part-time or full-time employee of your business at any point in a given tax year. You must file a W-2 for all employees who were paid at least $600 for the year.

    2022 August 8, “1099 Vs. W-2: What’s The Difference?”, in Forbes Advisor, archived from the original on 08 Jan 2023
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