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Because state and federal tax laws often differ. For example, federal law lets you make before-tax 401k contributions and before-tax deductions for health insurance. Some states do not.

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Q: Why are the state and federal wages different on a w-2?
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What does the w in w2 stand for?

Wages (income)


Do you have to send w2 with tax return?

With your federal return, yes (assuming of course that you have one). See the instructions for your state return.


What does it mean to work W2?

W-2 is above the table-reported wages.


Do you staple the W2 to your tax returns?

Your federal return, yes. Follow the instructions for your state return. Some states specifically state that they do not want any staples.


What is the difference between a W2 and a W4 form?

The W$ form is your request for the withholding of taxes from pay. The W2 is a statement of wages paid and taxes withheld.


What is the EIN for TCI?

Employer federal id number on your w2


How would one go about getting a Federal Tax ID?

One does not need to go about getting a Federal Tax ID. As long as one has a W2 form from the government, they will be able to find the federal tax id on the W2 form already.


How do you get free W2 forms?

where can i go to get copys of my Il state w2 forms for free/meaning no charge at all.


Where do you send the W2 Copy 1 for IL?

where do i send w2 copy 1 for state of illinois


Do uncashed paychecks get included in w2 wages?

Yes...as long as recepient had control of the money/check...doesn't matter what he did with it.


You didnt file state return for 2004 but need information from w2 how do you obtain this if employer has shut down?

Easiest way would be to use the info on the one with your federal return.


What needs to be do with a W2 tax form?

An IRS form W-2 is used by employers to report wages and withheld taxes to both the employee who earned the wages and the IRS. If you earned wages from an employer, they are required to send you a copy of the form that they send to the IRS no later than January 31. You should check to make sure the amounts paid to you and withheld for federal & state taxes are correct (check against your last pay stub of last year). You will need to report the amounts in the appropriate lines of your federal tax return (for most people, form 1040). You may owe additional tax, or may be due a refund of part or all of the tax withheld.