W-2 vs. W-4 vs. W-9: Decoding the tax forms that control your money ...

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 ...

Don't let tax season catch you off guard. We break down the key differences on a W-2 and 1099 forms that directly impact your tax refund.

Employers complete form W-2 annually to report employee earnings and tax withholdings. Employees complete form W-4 when starting a new job to tell employers how much to withhold from their paychecks.

One of tax season’s biggest challenges is gathering all the documents you’ll need to file your return by the IRS deadline—including a W-2 form from your employer. If you left a job during the tax year ...

Tax season opens January 26, 2026, which means that tax forms will be arriving in mailboxes and inboxes soon. Here’s when to expect Forms W-2, 1099 and others—and what to do if they don’t show up on ...