The Most Important Tax Form You'll Get This Year
Tax season is right around the corner, and those who are expecting big refunds are champing at the bit to get their returns prepared. But before you can expect to file an accurate tax return, there's one form that nearly everyone will need to get -- and fortunately, it should come by the end of January.
Anyone who was an employee should receive Form W-2 from their employers. On it, you'll find critical tax information that you'll need in order to fill out your tax return. In particular, with information both on income and on taxes that got withheld from your paychecks over the course of the year, anyone who expects a refund will rely on getting their W-2 quickly in order to calculate how much the IRS owes them.
Below, we'll look closely at what you'll find on Form W-2 and how you'll be able to put it to use in your tax preparation.
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