W-2's

dcaudill

I made sure my employees had their w-2's by January 31. I thought this was a "law" to have all employees their w-2's by this date. For the employees that were no longer with us, I mailed them out. Now my question is - I have an employee that had another job during the year of 2005 and she called her other employer - private owners - and asked about her w-2's from them and they answered they had not mailed them out yet. The other employer is located in Florida and we are in Kentucky. Does this make a difference? What recourse does she have - just to wait? I appreciate your advice and comments. Thanks, D.C.

LindaS

My understanding of the law regarding W-2s is that they have to be completed no later than January 31st each year.

LarryC

That's always been my understanding too.

Geno

[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 02-15-06 AT 10:26AM (CST)[/font][br][br]
My recollection is that if the employee has not received an expected W-2 by mid-February they can call the IRS and file a complaint.


Edit:
Try this IRS website for FAQ.
[url]http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq1-15.html[/url]

pork1

[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 02-14-06 AT 04:05PM (CST)[/font][br][br]D.C. I had the same belief and understanding as you, but I have tried to find the specific words, but have not been able to do so. I know we jumped through the hoops like you and got ours out on the 21st of Jan, 2006 and they are still coming back in the mail. Anytime some one calls we go and check the returned envelopes and resend it or allow them to come and get it. Additionally, we will make them a copy from our record copy so that they can file.

Sorry, I know we are right and as Geno writes the individual can call IRS and complain if they have not received it by now.

PORK

dcaudill

I really appreciate all of you giving me sound advice on this situation. She still has not received the w-2's from her former employer and she is going to file a complaint (thanks to your advice). She has made at least three phone calls to them regarding this. They continue to tell her they are going to send them out soon. If you find out exactly where this "law" is written, please let me know. Thank you again for your help, D. C.

ray a

[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 02-15-06 AT 09:35AM (CST)[/font][br][br]Check this IRS link. It clearly states the W2's must be provided by 1/31 and give an 800 number to call if not received.

[url]http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=106470,00.html[/url]

For some reason I can't get the link to work right. If you copy and paste the entire address it will work.

Irie

It is my understanding that the W-2s must be prepared and mailed/distributed no later than 1/31. That does not guarantee that you will receive them by 1/31, only that they must be prepared by 1/31.

Dutch2

I checked out the site listed by Ray and it stated that if you have not received your W-2 by Feb. 15th you should contact your employer and maybe the IRS.