When are W-2s due to employees?
January 31. Employers must furnish W-2s to employees and file Copy A with the Social Security Administration by the same date; anyone filing 10 or more information returns in aggregate must e-file.
Sunday, January 31, 2027in 214 daysWho it applies to
Every employer that paid wages to one or more employees. Copies go to employees and to the Social Security Administration by the same January 31 date.
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Late W-2s draw IRS penalties per form under IRC §6722, indexed annually and tiered by how late they are, with higher penalties for intentional disregard.
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Last verified Saturday, June 13, 2026 · General information for employers and HR teams, not legal advice.
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