Form W-2 reflects an individual's income earned and taxes withheld from the prior year to be reported on income tax returns. Form W-2, also known as the Wage and Tax Statement, is a document an ...

The process is fairly easy and uncomplicated. Applicants must fill out Form SS-4: Application for Employer Identification Number, which is available on the IRS website. The IRS requires the ...

A W-2 form shows your earnings from wages and how much tax you paid in the past year. Your employer sends copies of your W-2 to the IRS and to you. You use a W-2 to help complete your tax return.