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Reminder: Employers Must File Forms W-2 by Jan. 31
posted: Monday, December 18th
Deadline Also Applies to W-3 and Certain 1099-MISC Information Returns
The Internal Revenue Service is reminding employers of the January 31, 2018 deadline for filing 2017 Forms W-2 and W-3 with the Social Security Administration (SSA). The January 31st deadline also applies to certain Forms 1099-MISC reporting non-employee compensation, such as payments to independent contractors.
In addition, the January 31 deadline for employers to furnish copies of Forms W-2 and 1099-MISC to employees and independent contractors continues to apply.
Extensions of Time to File
Employers may request one 30-day extension to file Form W-2 by submitting a complete application on Form 8809, Application for Extension of Time to File Information Returns. The IRS will only grant the extension in extraordinary circumstances or catastrophe.
Click here for more information regarding Form W-2 filing.
